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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.28, 1,437.43 and 633.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.28, 1,437.43 and 633.58 is: 950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.28 : 1,437.43 = 633.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.28/1,437.43 = 633.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.28x = 1,437.43 × 633.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.28x = 910,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,721.72/958.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.37

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