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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.42, 1,435.93 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.42, 1,435.93 and 308.00 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.42 : 1,435.93 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.42/1,435.93 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.42x = 1,435.93 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.42x = 442,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,269.26/957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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