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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.67, 1,436.36 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.67, 1,436.36 and 308.32 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.67 : 1,436.36 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.67/1,436.36 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.67x = 1,436.36 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.67x = 442,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,851.33/957.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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