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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.59, 1,427.43 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.59, 1,427.43 and 302.37 is: 453.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.59 : 1,427.43 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.59/1,427.43 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.59x = 1,427.43 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.59x = 431,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,612.01/951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.57

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