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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.24, 1,437.68 and 471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.24, 1,437.68 and 471.20 is: 706.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.24 : 1,437.68 = 471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.24/1,437.68 = 471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.24x = 1,437.68 × 471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.24x = 677,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,434.82/958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.96

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