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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.16, 1,436.01 and 307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.16, 1,436.01 and 307.94 is: 462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.16 : 1,436.01 = 307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.16/1,436.01 = 307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.16x = 1,436.01 × 307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.16x = 442,204.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,204.92/957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.00

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