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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.63, 1,435.16 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.63, 1,435.16 and 307.36 is: 461.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.63 : 1,435.16 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.63/1,435.16 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.63x = 1,435.16 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.63x = 441,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,110.78/956.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.11

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