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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.38, 1,434.81 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.38, 1,434.81 and 307.12 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.38 : 1,434.81 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.38/1,434.81 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.38x = 1,434.81 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.38x = 440,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,658.85/956.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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