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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.38, 1,428.74 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.38, 1,428.74 and 302.96 is: 454.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.38 : 1,428.74 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.38/1,428.74 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.38x = 1,428.74 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.38x = 432,851.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,851.07/952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.49

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