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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.97, 1,435.42 and 307.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.97, 1,435.42 and 307.69 is: 461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.97 : 1,435.42 = 307.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.97/1,435.42 = 307.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.97x = 1,435.42 × 307.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.97x = 441,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,661.18/956.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.52

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