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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.33, 1,436.07 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.33, 1,436.07 and 308.09 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.33 : 1,436.07 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.33/1,436.07 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.33x = 1,436.07 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.33x = 442,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,431.63/957.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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