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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.92, 1,446.33 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.92, 1,446.33 and 305.90 is: 458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.92 : 1,446.33 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.92/1,446.33 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.92x = 1,446.33 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.92x = 442,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,432.35/963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.99

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