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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.08, 1,431.10 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.08, 1,431.10 and 304.83 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.08 : 1,431.10 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.08/1,431.10 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.08x = 1,431.10 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.08x = 436,242.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,242.59/954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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