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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.59, 1,427.52 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.59, 1,427.52 and 302.38 is: 453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.59 : 1,427.52 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.59/1,427.52 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.59x = 1,427.52 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.59x = 431,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,653.50/951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.61

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