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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.17, 1,435.45 and 307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.17, 1,435.45 and 307.75 is: 461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.17 : 1,435.45 = 307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.17/1,435.45 = 307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.17x = 1,435.45 × 307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.17x = 441,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,759.74/957.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.53

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