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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.63, 1,431.03 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.63, 1,431.03 and 304.94 is: 457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.63 : 1,431.03 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.63/1,431.03 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.63x = 1,431.03 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.63x = 436,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,378.29/954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.12

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