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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.32, 1,435.94 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.32, 1,435.94 and 308.04 is: 462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.32 : 1,435.94 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.32/1,435.94 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.32x = 1,435.94 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.32x = 442,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,326.96/957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.05

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