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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.24, 1,431.46 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.24, 1,431.46 and 305 is: 457.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.24 : 1,431.46 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.24/1,431.46 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.24x = 1,431.46 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.24x = 436,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,595.30/954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.53

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