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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.91, 1,427.91 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.91, 1,427.91 and 302.69 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.91 : 1,427.91 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.91/1,427.91 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.91x = 1,427.91 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.91x = 432,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,214.08/951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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