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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.22, 1,434.92 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.22, 1,434.92 and 307.50 is: 460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.22 : 1,434.92 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.22/1,434.92 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.22x = 1,434.92 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.22x = 441,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,237.52/957.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.96

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