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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.25, 1,437.62 and 402.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.25, 1,437.62 and 402.87 is: 604.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.25 : 1,437.62 = 402.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.25/1,437.62 = 402.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.25x = 1,437.62 × 402.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.25x = 579,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,174.98/958.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.41

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