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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.09, 1,437.54 and 309.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.09, 1,437.54 and 309.01 is: 463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.09 : 1,437.54 = 309.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.09/1,437.54 = 309.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.09x = 1,437.54 × 309.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.09x = 444,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,214.24/958.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.65

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