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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.72, 1,432.28 and 305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.72, 1,432.28 and 305.50 is: 458.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.72 : 1,432.28 = 305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.72/1,432.28 = 305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.72x = 1,432.28 × 305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.72x = 437,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,561.54/954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.31

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