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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.24, 1,436 and 470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.24, 1,436 and 470.80 is: 705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.24 : 1,436 = 470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.24/1,436 = 470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.24x = 1,436 × 470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.24x = 676,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,068.80/958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.53

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