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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.73, 1,435.22 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.73, 1,435.22 and 298.65 is: 448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.73 : 1,435.22 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.73/1,435.22 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.73x = 1,435.22 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.73x = 428,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,629.20/956.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.02

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