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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.12, 1,437.42 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.12, 1,437.42 and 308.92 is: 463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.12 : 1,437.42 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.12/1,437.42 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.12x = 1,437.42 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.12x = 444,047.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,047.79/958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.46

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