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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.04, 1,432.32 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.04, 1,432.32 and 305.44 is: 458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.04 : 1,432.32 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.04/1,432.32 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.04x = 1,432.32 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.04x = 437,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,487.82/955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.08

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