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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.73, 1,435.38 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.73, 1,435.38 and 307.47 is: 461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.73 : 1,435.38 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.73/1,435.38 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.73x = 1,435.38 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.73x = 441,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,336.29/956.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.30

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