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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.56, 1,429.08 and 303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.56, 1,429.08 and 303.30 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.56 : 1,429.08 = 303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.56/1,429.08 = 303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.56x = 1,429.08 × 303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.56x = 433,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,439.96/952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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