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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.91, 1,432.50 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.91, 1,432.50 and 305.56 is: 458.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.91 : 1,432.50 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.91/1,432.50 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.91x = 1,432.50 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.91x = 437,714.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,714.70/954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.38

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