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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.38, 1,438.12 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.38, 1,438.12 and 403.04 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.38 : 1,438.12 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.38/1,438.12 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.38x = 1,438.12 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.38x = 579,624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,624.55/958.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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