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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.08, 1,431.17 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.08, 1,431.17 and 304.82 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.08 : 1,431.17 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.08/1,431.17 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.08x = 1,431.17 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.08x = 436,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,249.24/954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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