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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.31, 1,428.45 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.31, 1,428.45 and 303.04 is: 454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.31 : 1,428.45 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.31/1,428.45 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.31x = 1,428.45 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.31x = 432,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,877.49/952.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.56

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