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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.61, 1,429.09 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.61, 1,429.09 and 303.21 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.61 : 1,429.09 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.61/1,429.09 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.61x = 1,429.09 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.61x = 433,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,314.38/952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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