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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.35, 1,433.07 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.35, 1,433.07 and 306.12 is: 459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.35 : 1,433.07 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.35/1,433.07 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.35x = 1,433.07 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.35x = 438,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,691.39/955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.19

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