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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.91, 1,435.35 and 307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.91, 1,435.35 and 307.63 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.91 : 1,435.35 = 307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.91/1,435.35 = 307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.91x = 1,435.35 × 307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.91x = 441,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,549.54/956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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