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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.30, 1,435.95 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.30, 1,435.95 and 308.10 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.30 : 1,435.95 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.30/1,435.95 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.30x = 1,435.95 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.30x = 442,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,416.20/957.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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