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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.38, 1,428.59 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.38, 1,428.59 and 303.12 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.38 : 1,428.59 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.38/1,428.59 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.38x = 1,428.59 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.38x = 433,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,029.24/952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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