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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.73, 1,433.59 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.73, 1,433.59 and 306.51 is: 459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.73 : 1,433.59 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.73/1,433.59 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.73x = 1,433.59 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.73x = 439,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,409.67/955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.77

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