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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,434.60 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,434.60 and 298.44 is: 447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,434.60 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,434.60 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,434.60 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 428,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,142.02/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.55

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