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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.71, 1,429.12 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.71, 1,429.12 and 303.50 is: 455.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.71 : 1,429.12 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.71/1,429.12 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.71x = 1,429.12 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.71x = 433,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,730.02/952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.26

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