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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.17, 1,433.95 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.17, 1,433.95 and 306.75 is: 460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.17 : 1,433.95 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.17/1,433.95 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.17x = 1,433.95 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.17x = 439,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,864.16/956.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.03

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