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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.32, 1,432.94 and 306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.32, 1,432.94 and 306.04 is: 459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.32 : 1,432.94 = 306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.32/1,432.94 = 306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.32x = 1,432.94 × 306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.32x = 438,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,536.96/955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.05

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