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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.25, 1,434.97 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.25, 1,434.97 and 307.54 is: 461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.25 : 1,434.97 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.25/1,434.97 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.25x = 1,434.97 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.25x = 441,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,310.67/957.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.02

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