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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.91, 1,436.56 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.91, 1,436.56 and 308.49 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.91 : 1,436.56 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.91/1,436.56 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.91x = 1,436.56 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.91x = 443,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,162.85/957.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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