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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.74, 1,435.96 and 332.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.74, 1,435.96 and 332.87 is: 499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.74 : 1,435.96 = 332.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.74/1,435.96 = 332.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.74x = 1,435.96 × 332.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.74x = 477,990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,990.76/957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.08

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