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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,432.89 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,432.89 and 306 is: 459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,432.89 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,432.89 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,432.89 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 438,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,464.34/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.00

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