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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.68, 1,433.72 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.68, 1,433.72 and 306.48 is: 459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.68 : 1,433.72 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.68/1,433.72 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.68x = 1,433.72 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.68x = 439,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,406.51/955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.78

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