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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.40, 1,436.34 and 308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.40, 1,436.34 and 308.14 is: 462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.40 : 1,436.34 = 308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.40/1,436.34 = 308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.40x = 1,436.34 × 308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.40x = 442,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,593.81/957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.29

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