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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.60, 1,429.03 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.60, 1,429.03 and 303.42 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.60 : 1,429.03 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.60/1,429.03 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.60x = 1,429.03 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.60x = 433,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,596.28/952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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