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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.34, 1,433.02 and 306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.34, 1,433.02 and 306.13 is: 459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.34 : 1,433.02 = 306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.34/1,433.02 = 306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.34x = 1,433.02 × 306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.34x = 438,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,686.06/955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.19

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