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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.41, 1,428.88 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.41, 1,428.88 and 303.19 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.41 : 1,428.88 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.41/1,428.88 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.41x = 1,428.88 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.41x = 433,221.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,221.37/952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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