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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.40, 1,436.72 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.40, 1,436.72 and 308.80 is: 462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.40 : 1,436.72 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.40/1,436.72 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.40x = 1,436.72 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.40x = 443,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,659.14/958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.92

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