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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,429.10 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,429.10 and 303.22 is: 454.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,429.10 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,429.10 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,429.10 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 433,331.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,331.70/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.87

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