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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.61, 1,434.69 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.61, 1,434.69 and 307.35 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.61 : 1,434.69 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.61/1,434.69 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.61x = 1,434.69 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.61x = 440,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,951.97/956.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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