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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.86, 1,436.45 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.86, 1,436.45 and 308.42 is: 462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.86 : 1,436.45 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.86/1,436.45 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.86x = 1,436.45 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.86x = 443,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,029.91/957.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.52

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