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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.75, 1,431.22 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.75, 1,431.22 and 305.04 is: 457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.75 : 1,431.22 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.75/1,431.22 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.75x = 1,431.22 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.75x = 436,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,579.35/954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.27

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