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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.43, 1,432.67 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.43, 1,432.67 and 306.08 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.43 : 1,432.67 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.43/1,432.67 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.43x = 1,432.67 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.43x = 438,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,502.94/955.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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