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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.95, 1,434.15 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.95, 1,434.15 and 306.69 is: 460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.95 : 1,434.15 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.95/1,434.15 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.95x = 1,434.15 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.95x = 439,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,839.46/955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.11

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