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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.43, 1,436.01 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.43, 1,436.01 and 308.17 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.43 : 1,436.01 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.43/1,436.01 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.43x = 1,436.01 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.43x = 442,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,535.20/957.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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