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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.94, 1,433.63 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.94, 1,433.63 and 306.32 is: 459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.94 : 1,433.63 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.94/1,433.63 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.94x = 1,433.63 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.94x = 439,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,143.14/955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.39

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