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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.93, 1,434.92 and 340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.93, 1,434.92 and 340.45 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.93 : 1,434.92 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.93/1,434.92 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.93x = 1,434.92 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.93x = 488,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,513.22/956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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