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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.03, 1,434.06 and 306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.03, 1,434.06 and 306.81 is: 460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.03 : 1,434.06 = 306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.03/1,434.06 = 306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.03x = 1,434.06 × 306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.03x = 439,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,983.95/956.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.22

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