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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.91, 1,432.35 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.91, 1,432.35 and 305.64 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.91 : 1,432.35 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.91/1,432.35 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.91x = 1,432.35 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.91x = 437,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,783.45/954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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