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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.94, 1,432.62 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.94, 1,432.62 and 305.74 is: 458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.94 : 1,432.62 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.94/1,432.62 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.94x = 1,432.62 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.94x = 438,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,009.24/954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.68

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