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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.68, 1,432.22 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.68, 1,432.22 and 305.48 is: 458.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.68 : 1,432.22 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.68/1,432.22 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.68x = 1,432.22 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.68x = 437,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,514.57/954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.28

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