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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.43, 1,428.86 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.43, 1,428.86 and 303.15 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.43 : 1,428.86 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.43/1,428.86 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.43x = 1,428.86 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.43x = 433,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,157.39/952.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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