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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,436.40 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,436.40 and 308.28 is: 462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,436.40 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,436.40 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,436.40 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 442,813.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,813.39/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.42

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