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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.86, 1,431.98 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.86, 1,431.98 and 305.44 is: 458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.86 : 1,431.98 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.86/1,431.98 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.86x = 1,431.98 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.86x = 437,380.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,380.01/954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.06

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