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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.26, 1,437.36 and 464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.26, 1,437.36 and 464.08 is: 696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.26 : 1,437.36 = 464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.26/1,437.36 = 464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.26x = 1,437.36 × 464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.26x = 667,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,050.03/958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.11

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