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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.25, 1,436.47 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.25, 1,436.47 and 308.54 is: 462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.25 : 1,436.47 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.25/1,436.47 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.25x = 1,436.47 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.25x = 443,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,208.45/958.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.52

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