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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.44, 1,438.54 and 496.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.44, 1,438.54 and 496.51 is: 745.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.44 : 1,438.54 = 496.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.44/1,438.54 = 496.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.44x = 1,438.54 × 496.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.44x = 714,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,250.61/958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.22

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