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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.40, 1,437.80 and 309.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.40, 1,437.80 and 309.59 is: 464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.40 : 1,437.80 = 309.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.40/1,437.80 = 309.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.40x = 1,437.80 × 309.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.40x = 445,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,119.77/958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.44

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