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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.70, 1,436.78 and 308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.70, 1,436.78 and 308.44 is: 462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.70 : 1,436.78 = 308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.70/1,436.78 = 308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.70x = 1,436.78 × 308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.70x = 443,158.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,158.88/957.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.73

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