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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.65, 1,434.05 and 306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.65, 1,434.05 and 306.91 is: 460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.65 : 1,434.05 = 306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.65/1,434.05 = 306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.65x = 1,434.05 × 306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.65x = 440,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,122.75/956.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.07

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