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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,435.19 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,435.19 and 298.49 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,435.19 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,435.19 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,435.19 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 428,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,381.19/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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