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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.12, 1,427.28 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.12, 1,427.28 and 302.40 is: 453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.12 : 1,427.28 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.12/1,427.28 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.12x = 1,427.28 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.12x = 431,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,609.47/952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.31

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