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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.63, 1,434.03 and 306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.63, 1,434.03 and 306.94 is: 460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.63 : 1,434.03 = 306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.63/1,434.03 = 306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.63x = 1,434.03 × 306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.63x = 440,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,161.17/956.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.12

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