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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.91, 1,434.18 and 306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.91, 1,434.18 and 306.65 is: 460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.91 : 1,434.18 = 306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.91/1,434.18 = 306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.91x = 1,434.18 × 306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.91x = 439,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,791.30/955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.08

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