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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.30, 1,434.48 and 340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.30, 1,434.48 and 340.06 is: 510.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.30 : 1,434.48 = 340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.30/1,434.48 = 340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.30x = 1,434.48 × 340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.30x = 487,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,809.27/956.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.10

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