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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.82, 1,436.91 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.82, 1,436.91 and 308.50 is: 462.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.82 : 1,436.91 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.82/1,436.91 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.82x = 1,436.91 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.82x = 443,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,286.74/957.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.81

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