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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.06, 1,431.18 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.06, 1,431.18 and 304.64 is: 456.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.06 : 1,431.18 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.06/1,431.18 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.06x = 1,431.18 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.06x = 435,994.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,994.68/954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.99

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