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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.94, 1,435.62 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.94, 1,435.62 and 307.68 is: 461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.94 : 1,435.62 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.94/1,435.62 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.94x = 1,435.62 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.94x = 441,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,711.56/956.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.59

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