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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.89, 1,432.22 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.89, 1,432.22 and 305.47 is: 458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.89 : 1,432.22 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.89/1,432.22 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.89x = 1,432.22 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.89x = 437,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,493.08/954.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.16

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