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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.68, 1,433.31 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.68, 1,433.31 and 306.54 is: 459.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.68 : 1,433.31 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.68/1,433.31 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.68x = 1,433.31 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.68x = 439,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,366.85/955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.74

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