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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.79, 1,432.22 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.79, 1,432.22 and 305.44 is: 458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.79 : 1,432.22 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.79/1,432.22 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.79x = 1,432.22 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.79x = 437,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,452.17/954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.17

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