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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.94, 1,428.11 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.94, 1,428.11 and 302.66 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.94 : 1,428.11 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.94/1,428.11 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.94x = 1,428.11 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.94x = 432,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,231.77/951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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