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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.09, 1,437.29 and 308.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.09, 1,437.29 and 308.89 is: 463.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.09 : 1,437.29 = 308.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.09/1,437.29 = 308.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.09x = 1,437.29 × 308.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.09x = 443,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,962.96/958.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.38

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