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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.60, 1,433.31 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.60, 1,433.31 and 306.16 is: 459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.60 : 1,433.31 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.60/1,433.31 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.60x = 1,433.31 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.60x = 438,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,822.19/955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.21

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