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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.15, 1,434.24 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.15, 1,434.24 and 298.05 is: 447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.15 : 1,434.24 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.15/1,434.24 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.15x = 1,434.24 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.15x = 427,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,469.85/956.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.07

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