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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.04, 1,437.31 and 464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.04, 1,437.31 and 464.69 is: 697.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.04 : 1,437.31 = 464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.04/1,437.31 = 464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.04x = 1,437.31 × 464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.04x = 667,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,897.06/958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.15

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