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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.56, 1,434.94 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.56, 1,434.94 and 307.14 is: 460.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.56 : 1,434.94 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.56/1,434.94 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.56x = 1,434.94 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.56x = 440,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,727.47/956.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.74

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