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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.05, 1,436.87 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.05, 1,436.87 and 308.43 is: 462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.05 : 1,436.87 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.05/1,436.87 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.05x = 1,436.87 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.05x = 443,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,174.59/958.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.58

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