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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.44, 1,436.26 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.44, 1,436.26 and 308 is: 462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.44 : 1,436.26 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.44/1,436.26 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.44x = 1,436.26 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.44x = 442,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,368.08/957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.03

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