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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.44, 1,431.87 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.44, 1,431.87 and 305.24 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.44 : 1,431.87 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.44/1,431.87 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.44x = 1,431.87 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.44x = 437,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,064.00/954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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