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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.05, 1,432.10 and 305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.05, 1,432.10 and 305.70 is: 458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.05 : 1,432.10 = 305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.05/1,432.10 = 305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.05x = 1,432.10 × 305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.05x = 437,793.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,793.73/955.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.40

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