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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.38, 1,432.80 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.38, 1,432.80 and 305.94 is: 458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.38 : 1,432.80 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.38/1,432.80 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.38x = 1,432.80 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.38x = 438,350.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,350.83/955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.82

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