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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.40, 1,433.30 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.40, 1,433.30 and 306.59 is: 459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.40 : 1,433.30 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.40/1,433.30 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.40x = 1,433.30 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.40x = 439,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,426.75/955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.94

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