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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.63, 1,433.66 and 306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.63, 1,433.66 and 306.36 is: 459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.63 : 1,433.66 = 306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.63/1,433.66 = 306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.63x = 1,433.66 × 306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.63x = 439,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,214.55/955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.61

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