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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.02, 1,430.94 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.02, 1,430.94 and 304.64 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.02 : 1,430.94 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.02/1,430.94 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.02x = 1,430.94 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.02x = 435,921.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,921.56/954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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