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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.53, 1,428.69 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.53, 1,428.69 and 303.18 is: 454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.53 : 1,428.69 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.53/1,428.69 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.53x = 1,428.69 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.53x = 433,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,150.23/952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.74

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