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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.14, 1,435.91 and 307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.14, 1,435.91 and 307.86 is: 461.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.14 : 1,435.91 = 307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.14/1,435.91 = 307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.14x = 1,435.91 × 307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.14x = 442,057.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,057.71/957.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.86

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