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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.48, 1,428.88 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.48, 1,428.88 and 303.20 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.48 : 1,428.88 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.48/1,428.88 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.48x = 1,428.88 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.48x = 433,236.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,236.42/952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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