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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.54, 1,433.31 and 306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.54, 1,433.31 and 306.37 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.54 : 1,433.31 = 306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.54/1,433.31 = 306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.54x = 1,433.31 × 306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.54x = 439,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,123.18/955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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