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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.54, 1,431.81 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.54, 1,431.81 and 305.37 is: 458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.54 : 1,431.81 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.54/1,431.81 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.54x = 1,431.81 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.54x = 437,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,231.82/954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.06

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