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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.61, 1,427.34 and 302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.61, 1,427.34 and 302.35 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.61 : 1,427.34 = 302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.61/1,427.34 = 302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.61x = 1,427.34 × 302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.61x = 431,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,556.25/951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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