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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.24, 1,437.60 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.24, 1,437.60 and 403.12 is: 604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.24 : 1,437.60 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.24/1,437.60 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.24x = 1,437.60 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.24x = 579,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,525.31/958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.78

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