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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.95, 1,432.40 and 305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.95, 1,432.40 and 305.67 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.95 : 1,432.40 = 305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.95/1,432.40 = 305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.95x = 1,432.40 × 305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.95x = 437,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,843.76/954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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