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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.26, 1,435.76 and 307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.26, 1,435.76 and 307.91 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.26 : 1,435.76 = 307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.26/1,435.76 = 307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.26x = 1,435.76 × 307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.26x = 442,086.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,086.91/957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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