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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.80, 1,436.62 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.80, 1,436.62 and 308.48 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.80 : 1,436.62 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.80/1,436.62 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.80x = 1,436.62 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.80x = 443,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,168.54/957.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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