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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.45, 1,436.35 and 332.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.45, 1,436.35 and 332.83 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.45 : 1,436.35 = 332.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.45/1,436.35 = 332.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.45x = 1,436.35 × 332.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.45x = 478,060.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,060.37/957.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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