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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.93, 1,434.92 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.93, 1,434.92 and 340.47 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.93 : 1,434.92 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.93/1,434.92 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.93x = 1,434.92 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.93x = 488,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,545.51/956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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