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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.84, 1,427.76 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.84, 1,427.76 and 302.63 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.84 : 1,427.76 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.84/1,427.76 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.84x = 1,427.76 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.84x = 432,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,075.87/951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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