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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.91, 1,429.06 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.91, 1,429.06 and 303.49 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.91 : 1,429.06 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.91/1,429.06 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.91x = 1,429.06 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.91x = 433,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,705.42/952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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