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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.08, 1,436.58 and 402.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.08, 1,436.58 and 402.15 is: 603.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.08 : 1,436.58 = 402.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.08/1,436.58 = 402.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.08x = 1,436.58 × 402.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.08x = 577,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,720.65/958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.00

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