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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.89, 1,436.79 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.89, 1,436.79 and 308.63 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.89 : 1,436.79 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.89/1,436.79 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.89x = 1,436.79 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.89x = 443,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,436.50/957.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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