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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.35, 1,428.52 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.35, 1,428.52 and 303.06 is: 454.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.35 : 1,428.52 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.35/1,428.52 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.35x = 1,428.52 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.35x = 432,927.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,927.27/952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.59

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