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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.76, 1,431.72 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.76, 1,431.72 and 305.56 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.76 : 1,431.72 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.76/1,431.72 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.76x = 1,431.72 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.76x = 437,476.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,476.36/954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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