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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.29, 1,436.22 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.29, 1,436.22 and 308.01 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.29 : 1,436.22 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.29/1,436.22 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.29x = 1,436.22 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.29x = 442,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,370.12/957.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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