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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.41, 1,435.81 and 307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.41, 1,435.81 and 307.99 is: 461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.41 : 1,435.81 = 307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.41/1,435.81 = 307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.41x = 1,435.81 × 307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.41x = 442,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,213.58/957.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.89

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