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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.58, 1,433.44 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.58, 1,433.44 and 306.27 is: 459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.58 : 1,433.44 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.58/1,433.44 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.58x = 1,433.44 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.58x = 439,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,021.72/955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.43

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