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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.63, 1,428.03 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.63, 1,428.03 and 302.94 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.63 : 1,428.03 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.63/1,428.03 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.63x = 1,428.03 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.63x = 432,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,607.41/952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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