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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952, 1,428 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952, 1,428 and 302.76 is: 454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952 : 1,428 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952/1,428 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952x = 1,428 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952x = 432,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,341.28/952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.14

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