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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.79, 1,427.61 and 302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.79, 1,427.61 and 302.53 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.79 : 1,427.61 = 302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.79/1,427.61 = 302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.79x = 1,427.61 × 302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.79x = 431,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,894.85/951.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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