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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.67, 1,429.14 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.67, 1,429.14 and 303.19 is: 454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.67 : 1,429.14 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.67/1,429.14 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.67x = 1,429.14 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.67x = 433,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,300.96/952.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.83

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