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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.97, 1,436.41 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.97, 1,436.41 and 308.71 is: 462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.97 : 1,436.41 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.97/1,436.41 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.97x = 1,436.41 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.97x = 443,434.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,434.13/957.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.89

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