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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.67, 1,436.17 and 308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.67, 1,436.17 and 308.23 is: 462.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.67 : 1,436.17 = 308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.67/1,436.17 = 308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.67x = 1,436.17 × 308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.67x = 442,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,670.68/957.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.24

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