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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.42, 1,436.18 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.42, 1,436.18 and 308.21 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.42 : 1,436.18 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.42/1,436.18 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.42x = 1,436.18 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.42x = 442,638.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,638.05/957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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