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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.45, 1,431.90 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.45, 1,431.90 and 305.19 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.45 : 1,431.90 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.45/1,431.90 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.45x = 1,431.90 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.45x = 437,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,001.56/954.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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