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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.05, 1,428.18 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.05, 1,428.18 and 302.63 is: 453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.05 : 1,428.18 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.05/1,428.18 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.05x = 1,428.18 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.05x = 432,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,213.68/952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.98

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