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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.85, 1,435.14 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.85, 1,435.14 and 307.50 is: 461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.85 : 1,435.14 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.85/1,435.14 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.85x = 1,435.14 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.85x = 441,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,305.55/956.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.21

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