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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.05, 1,436.84 and 464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.05, 1,436.84 and 464.15 is: 696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.05 : 1,436.84 = 464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.05/1,436.84 = 464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.05x = 1,436.84 × 464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.05x = 666,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,899.78/958.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.10

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