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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.93, 1,435.33 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.93, 1,435.33 and 298.80 is: 448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.93 : 1,435.33 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.93/1,435.33 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.93x = 1,435.33 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.93x = 428,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,867.93/956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.17

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