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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.43, 1,436.40 and 437.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.43, 1,436.40 and 437.67 is: 655.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.43 : 1,436.40 = 437.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.43/1,436.40 = 437.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.43x = 1,436.40 × 437.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.43x = 628,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,669.19/958.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.93

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