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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.72, 1,433.65 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.72, 1,433.65 and 306.44 is: 459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.72 : 1,433.65 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.72/1,433.65 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.72x = 1,433.65 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.72x = 439,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,327.71/955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.68

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