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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.01, 1,435.38 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.01, 1,435.38 and 307.66 is: 461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.01 : 1,435.38 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.01/1,435.38 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.01x = 1,435.38 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.01x = 441,609.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,609.01/957.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.45

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