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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.54, 1,428.96 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.54, 1,428.96 and 303.23 is: 454.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.54 : 1,428.96 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.54/1,428.96 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.54x = 1,428.96 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.54x = 433,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,303.54/952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.89

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