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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.30, 1,435.48 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.30, 1,435.48 and 307.82 is: 461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.30 : 1,435.48 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.30/1,435.48 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.30x = 1,435.48 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.30x = 441,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,869.45/957.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.58

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