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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.23, 1,432.91 and 305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.23, 1,432.91 and 305.97 is: 458.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.23 : 1,432.91 = 305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.23/1,432.91 = 305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.23x = 1,432.91 × 305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.23x = 438,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,425.94/955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.97

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