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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.82, 1,433.69 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.82, 1,433.69 and 306.54 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.82 : 1,433.69 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.82/1,433.69 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.82x = 1,433.69 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.82x = 439,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,483.33/955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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