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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.38, 1,431.59 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.38, 1,431.59 and 305.12 is: 457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.38 : 1,431.59 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.38/1,431.59 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.38x = 1,431.59 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.38x = 436,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,806.74/954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.69

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