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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952, 1,428 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952, 1,428 and 302.74 is: 454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952 : 1,428 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952/1,428 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952x = 1,428 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952x = 432,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,312.72/952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.11

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