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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.41, 1,433.12 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.41, 1,433.12 and 306.20 is: 459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.41 : 1,433.12 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.41/1,433.12 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.41x = 1,433.12 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.41x = 438,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,812.65/955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.29

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