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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.26, 1,434.96 and 307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.26, 1,434.96 and 307.55 is: 461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.26 : 1,434.96 = 307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.26/1,434.96 = 307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.26x = 1,434.96 × 307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.26x = 441,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,321.95/957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.03

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