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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.14, 1,437.13 and 300

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.14, 1,437.13 and 300 is: 449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.14 : 1,437.13 = 300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.14/1,437.13 = 300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.14x = 1,437.13 × 300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.14x = 431,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,139.00/958.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.97

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