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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.30, 1,437.16 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.30, 1,437.16 and 438 is: 656.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.30 : 1,437.16 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.30/1,437.16 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.30x = 1,437.16 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.30x = 629,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,476.08/958.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.87

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