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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.19, 1,435.27 and 438.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.19, 1,435.27 and 438.63 is: 657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.19 : 1,435.27 = 438.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.19/1,435.27 = 438.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.19x = 1,435.27 × 438.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.19x = 629,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,551.38/958.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.02

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