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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.72, 1,432.22 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.72, 1,432.22 and 305.51 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.72 : 1,432.22 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.72/1,432.22 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.72x = 1,432.22 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.72x = 437,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,548.84/954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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