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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.50, 1,428.80 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.50, 1,428.80 and 303.22 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.50 : 1,428.80 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.50/1,428.80 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.50x = 1,428.80 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.50x = 433,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,240.74/952.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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