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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.51, 1,434.99 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.51, 1,434.99 and 307.22 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.51 : 1,434.99 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.51/1,434.99 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.51x = 1,434.99 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.51x = 440,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,857.63/956.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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