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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.67, 1,434.70 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.67, 1,434.70 and 307.25 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.67 : 1,434.70 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.67/1,434.70 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.67x = 1,434.70 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.67x = 440,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,811.58/956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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