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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.12, 1,432.72 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.12, 1,432.72 and 297.44 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.12 : 1,432.72 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.12/1,432.72 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.12x = 1,432.72 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.12x = 426,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,150.85/955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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