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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.48, 1,433.34 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.48, 1,433.34 and 306.28 is: 459.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.48 : 1,433.34 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.48/1,433.34 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.48x = 1,433.34 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.48x = 439,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,003.38/955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.46

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