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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.06, 1,436.48 and 471.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.06, 1,436.48 and 471.11 is: 706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.06 : 1,436.48 = 471.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.06/1,436.48 = 471.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.06x = 1,436.48 × 471.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.06x = 676,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,737.74/958.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.37

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