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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.47, 1,431.61 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.47, 1,431.61 and 296.33 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.47 : 1,431.61 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.47/1,431.61 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.47x = 1,431.61 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.47x = 424,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,221.09/954.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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