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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.23, 1,437.62 and 308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.23, 1,437.62 and 308.97 is: 463.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.23 : 1,437.62 = 308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.23/1,437.62 = 308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.23x = 1,437.62 × 308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.23x = 444,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,179.91/958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.54

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