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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.17, 1,439.99 and 471.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.17, 1,439.99 and 471.56 is: 708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.17 : 1,439.99 = 471.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.17/1,439.99 = 471.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.17x = 1,439.99 × 471.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.17x = 679,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,037.53/958.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.68

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