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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.69, 1,432.03 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.69, 1,432.03 and 305.47 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.69 : 1,432.03 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.69/1,432.03 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.69x = 1,432.03 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.69x = 437,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,446.17/954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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