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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.51, 1,433.28 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.51, 1,433.28 and 306.25 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.51 : 1,433.28 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.51/1,433.28 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.51x = 1,433.28 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.51x = 438,942
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,942/955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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