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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.91, 1,436.90 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.91, 1,436.90 and 308.56 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.91 : 1,436.90 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.91/1,436.90 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.91x = 1,436.90 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.91x = 443,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,369.86/957.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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