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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.24, 1,434.40 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.24, 1,434.40 and 307 is: 460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.24 : 1,434.40 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.24/1,434.40 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.24x = 1,434.40 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.24x = 440,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,360.80/956.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.51

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