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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,435.68 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,435.68 and 307.68 is: 461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,435.68 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,435.68 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,435.68 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 441,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,730.02/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.75

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