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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.07, 1,427.19 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.07, 1,427.19 and 302.36 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.07 : 1,427.19 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.07/1,427.19 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.07x = 1,427.19 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.07x = 431,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,525.17/952.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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