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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.63, 1,435.04 and 340.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.63, 1,435.04 and 340.31 is: 510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.63 : 1,435.04 = 340.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.63/1,435.04 = 340.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.63x = 1,435.04 × 340.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.63x = 488,349.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,349.59/956.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.49

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