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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.84, 1,432.26 and 305.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.84, 1,432.26 and 305.63 is: 458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.84 : 1,432.26 = 305.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.84/1,432.26 = 305.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.84x = 1,432.26 × 305.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.84x = 437,741.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,741.62/954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.45

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