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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.81, 1,436.95 and 308.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.81, 1,436.95 and 308.55 is: 462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.81 : 1,436.95 = 308.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.81/1,436.95 = 308.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.81x = 1,436.95 × 308.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.81x = 443,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,370.92/957.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.90

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