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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.34, 1,433.05 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.34, 1,433.05 and 306.08 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.34 : 1,433.05 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.34/1,433.05 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.34x = 1,433.05 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.34x = 438,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,619.25/955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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