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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.98, 1,427.81 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.98, 1,427.81 and 302.85 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.98 : 1,427.81 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.98/1,427.81 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.98x = 1,427.81 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.98x = 432,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,410.74/951.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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