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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.63, 1,427.18 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.63, 1,427.18 and 302.19 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.63 : 1,427.18 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.63/1,427.18 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.63x = 1,427.18 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.63x = 431,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,278.01/951.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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