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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.53, 1,436.27 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.53, 1,436.27 and 308.25 is: 462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.53 : 1,436.27 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.53/1,436.27 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.53x = 1,436.27 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.53x = 442,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,728.69/957.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.36

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