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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.24, 1,431.34 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.24, 1,431.34 and 304.92 is: 457.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.24 : 1,431.34 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.24/1,431.34 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.24x = 1,431.34 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.24x = 436,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,444.19/954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.37

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