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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.38, 1,436.32 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.38, 1,436.32 and 308.12 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.38 : 1,436.32 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.38/1,436.32 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.38x = 1,436.32 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.38x = 442,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,558.92/957.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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