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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.60, 1,431.81 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.60, 1,431.81 and 305.16 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.60 : 1,431.81 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.60/1,431.81 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.60x = 1,431.81 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.60x = 436,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,931.14/954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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