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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.06, 1,434.18 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.06, 1,434.18 and 306.64 is: 459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.06 : 1,434.18 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.06/1,434.18 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.06x = 1,434.18 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.06x = 439,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,776.96/956.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.99

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