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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.32, 1,430.78 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.32, 1,430.78 and 304.68 is: 456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.32 : 1,430.78 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.32/1,430.78 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.32x = 1,430.78 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.32x = 435,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,930.05/954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.80

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