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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.00, 1,434.11 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.00, 1,434.11 and 306.86 is: 460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.00 : 1,434.11 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.00/1,434.11 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.00x = 1,434.11 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.00x = 440,062.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,062.29/956.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.31

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