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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.67, 1,434.86 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.67, 1,434.86 and 307.32 is: 460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.67 : 1,434.86 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.67/1,434.86 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.67x = 1,434.86 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.67x = 440,961.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,961.18/956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.93

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