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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.74, 1,436.64 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.74, 1,436.64 and 308.48 is: 462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.74 : 1,436.64 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.74/1,436.64 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.74x = 1,436.64 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.74x = 443,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,174.71/957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.73

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