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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.87, 1,435.35 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.87, 1,435.35 and 299.19 is: 448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.87 : 1,435.35 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.87/1,435.35 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.87x = 1,435.35 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.87x = 429,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,442.37/956.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.80

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