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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.29, 1,428.35 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.29, 1,428.35 and 303.03 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.29 : 1,428.35 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.29/1,428.35 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.29x = 1,428.35 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.29x = 432,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,831.39/952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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