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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.54, 1,436.00 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.54, 1,436.00 and 308.12 is: 462.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.54 : 1,436.00 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.54/1,436.00 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.54x = 1,436.00 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.54x = 442,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,451.60/957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.07

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