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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.78, 1,427.57 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.78, 1,427.57 and 302.43 is: 453.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.78 : 1,427.57 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.78/1,427.57 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.78x = 1,427.57 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.78x = 431,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,738.48/951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.61

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