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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.04, 1,432.71 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.04, 1,432.71 and 305.73 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.04 : 1,432.71 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.04/1,432.71 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.04x = 1,432.71 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.04x = 438,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,022.43/955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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