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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.69, 1,429.01 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.69, 1,429.01 and 303.41 is: 455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.69 : 1,429.01 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.69/1,429.01 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.69x = 1,429.01 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.69x = 433,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,575.92/952.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.11

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