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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.69, 1,435.04 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.69, 1,435.04 and 340.44 is: 510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.69 : 1,435.04 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.69/1,435.04 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.69x = 1,435.04 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.69x = 488,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,543.32/956.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.66

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