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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.34, 1,434.33 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.34, 1,434.33 and 307.02 is: 460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.34 : 1,434.33 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.34/1,434.33 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.34x = 1,434.33 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.34x = 440,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,368.00/956.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.47

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