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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.82, 1,433.03 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.82, 1,433.03 and 306.18 is: 459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.82 : 1,433.03 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.82/1,433.03 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.82x = 1,433.03 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.82x = 438,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,765.13/955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.05

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