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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.81, 1,445.99 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.81, 1,445.99 and 305.64 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.81 : 1,445.99 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.81/1,445.99 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.81x = 1,445.99 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.81x = 441,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,950.86/963.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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