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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.85, 1,429.28 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.85, 1,429.28 and 303.59 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.85 : 1,429.28 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.85/1,429.28 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.85x = 1,429.28 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.85x = 433,906.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,906.45/952.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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