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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.10, 1,434.18 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.10, 1,434.18 and 306.84 is: 460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.10 : 1,434.18 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.10/1,434.18 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.10x = 1,434.18 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.10x = 440,063.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,063.79/956.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.27

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