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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.09, 1,431.54 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.09, 1,431.54 and 305.01 is: 457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.09 : 1,431.54 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.09/1,431.54 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.09x = 1,431.54 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.09x = 436,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,634.02/954.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.64

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