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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.16, 1,432.76 and 306.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.16, 1,432.76 and 306.35 is: 459.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.16 : 1,432.76 = 306.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.16/1,432.76 = 306.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.16x = 1,432.76 × 306.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.16x = 438,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,924.49/955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.53

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