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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.94, 1,435.28 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.94, 1,435.28 and 340.48 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.94 : 1,435.28 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.94/1,435.28 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.94x = 1,435.28 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.94x = 488,684.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,684.13/956.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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