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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.22, 1,431.26 and 305.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.22, 1,431.26 and 305.00 is: 457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.22 : 1,431.26 = 305.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.22/1,431.26 = 305.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.22x = 1,431.26 × 305.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.22x = 436,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,537.50/954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.48

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