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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.82, 1,427.80 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.82, 1,427.80 and 302.55 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.82 : 1,427.80 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.82/1,427.80 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.82x = 1,427.80 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.82x = 431,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,984.23/951.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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