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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.91, 1,429.41 and 303.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.91, 1,429.41 and 303.69 is: 455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.91 : 1,429.41 = 303.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.91/1,429.41 = 303.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.91x = 1,429.41 × 303.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.91x = 434,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,097.52/952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.55

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