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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.78, 1,436.73 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.78, 1,436.73 and 308.43 is: 462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.78 : 1,436.73 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.78/1,436.73 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.78x = 1,436.73 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.78x = 443,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,130.63/957.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.66

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