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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.10, 1,434.16 and 306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.10, 1,434.16 and 306.99 is: 460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.10 : 1,434.16 = 306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.10/1,434.16 = 306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.10x = 1,434.16 × 306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.10x = 440,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,271.44/956.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.49

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