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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.98, 1,433.88 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.98, 1,433.88 and 306.75 is: 460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.98 : 1,433.88 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.98/1,433.88 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.98x = 1,433.88 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.98x = 439,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,842.69/955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.10

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