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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.38, 1,433.10 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.38, 1,433.10 and 306.60 is: 459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.38 : 1,433.10 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.38/1,433.10 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.38x = 1,433.10 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.38x = 439,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,388.46/955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.91

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