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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.22, 1,430.42 and 304.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.22, 1,430.42 and 304.53 is: 456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.22 : 1,430.42 = 304.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.22/1,430.42 = 304.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.22x = 1,430.42 × 304.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.22x = 435,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,610.79/954.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.51

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