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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.72, 1,435.03 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.72, 1,435.03 and 307.41 is: 461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.72 : 1,435.03 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.72/1,435.03 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.72x = 1,435.03 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.72x = 441,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,136.42/956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.09

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