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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.72, 1,436.51 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.72, 1,436.51 and 308.51 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.72 : 1,436.51 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.72/1,436.51 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.72x = 1,436.51 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.72x = 443,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,177.70/957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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