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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.10, 1,437.06 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.10, 1,437.06 and 308.80 is: 463.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.10 : 1,437.06 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.10/1,437.06 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.10x = 1,437.06 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.10x = 443,764.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,764.13/958.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.17

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