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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.46, 1,437.70 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.46, 1,437.70 and 309.20 is: 463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.46 : 1,437.70 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.46/1,437.70 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.46x = 1,437.70 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.46x = 444,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,536.84/958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.80

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