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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.19, 1,431.26 and 304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.19, 1,431.26 and 304.91 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.19 : 1,431.26 = 304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.19/1,431.26 = 304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.19x = 1,431.26 × 304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.19x = 436,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,405.49/954.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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