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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.02, 1,437.57 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.02, 1,437.57 and 445.02 is: 667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.02 : 1,437.57 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.02/1,437.57 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.02x = 1,437.57 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.02x = 639,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,747.40/958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.78

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