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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.48, 1,436.93 and 496.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.48, 1,436.93 and 496.39 is: 744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.48 : 1,436.93 = 496.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.48/1,436.93 = 496.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.48x = 1,436.93 × 496.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.48x = 713,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,268.02/958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.17

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