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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.51, 1,436.49 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.51, 1,436.49 and 308.22 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.51 : 1,436.49 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.51/1,436.49 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.51x = 1,436.49 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.51x = 442,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,754.95/957.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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