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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.98, 1,432.51 and 297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.98, 1,432.51 and 297.31 is: 445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.98 : 1,432.51 = 297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.98/1,432.51 = 297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.98x = 1,432.51 × 297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.98x = 425,899.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,899.55/954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.98

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