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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.02, 1,437.04 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.02, 1,437.04 and 308.76 is: 463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.02 : 1,437.04 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.02/1,437.04 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.02x = 1,437.04 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.02x = 443,700.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,700.47/958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.14

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