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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.04, 1,433.75 and 306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.04, 1,433.75 and 306.62 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.04 : 1,433.75 = 306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.04/1,433.75 = 306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.04x = 1,433.75 × 306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.04x = 439,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,607.72/956.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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