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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.43, 1,431.83 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.43, 1,431.83 and 305.02 is: 457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.43 : 1,431.83 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.43/1,431.83 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.43x = 1,431.83 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.43x = 436,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,729.57/954.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.58

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