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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.25, 1,432.97 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.25, 1,432.97 and 305.82 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.25 : 1,432.97 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.25/1,432.97 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.25x = 1,432.97 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.25x = 438,230.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,230.89/955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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