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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.76, 1,426.71 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.76, 1,426.71 and 302.04 is: 452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.76 : 1,426.71 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.76/1,426.71 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.76x = 1,426.71 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.76x = 430,923.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,923.49/951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.76

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