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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.44, 1,434.66 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.44, 1,434.66 and 307.18 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.44 : 1,434.66 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.44/1,434.66 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.44x = 1,434.66 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.44x = 440,690.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,690.15/956.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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