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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.11, 1,434.14 and 306.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.11, 1,434.14 and 306.85 is: 460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.11 : 1,434.14 = 306.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.11/1,434.14 = 306.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.11x = 1,434.14 × 306.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.11x = 440,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,065.86/956.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.27

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