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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.47, 1,436.13 and 299.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.47, 1,436.13 and 299.33 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.47 : 1,436.13 = 299.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.47/1,436.13 = 299.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.47x = 1,436.13 × 299.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.47x = 429,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,876.79/957.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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