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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.30, 1,432.61 and 305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.30, 1,432.61 and 305.86 is: 458.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.30 : 1,432.61 = 305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.30/1,432.61 = 305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.30x = 1,432.61 × 305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.30x = 438,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,169.40/955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.67

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