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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.54, 1,435.10 and 307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.54, 1,435.10 and 307.26 is: 460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.54 : 1,435.10 = 307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.54/1,435.10 = 307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.54x = 1,435.10 × 307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.54x = 440,947.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,947.29/956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.98

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