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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.67, 1,433.18 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.67, 1,433.18 and 306.24 is: 459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.67 : 1,433.18 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.67/1,433.18 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.67x = 1,433.18 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.67x = 438,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,895.51/955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.26

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