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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.13, 1,430.91 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.13, 1,430.91 and 304.69 is: 456.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.13 : 1,430.91 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.13/1,430.91 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.13x = 1,430.91 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.13x = 435,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,983.97/954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.94

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