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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.52, 1,428.69 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.52, 1,428.69 and 303.14 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.52 : 1,428.69 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.52/1,428.69 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.52x = 1,428.69 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.52x = 433,093.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,093.09/952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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