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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.48, 1,437.74 and 309.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.48, 1,437.74 and 309.21 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.48 : 1,437.74 = 309.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.48/1,437.74 = 309.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.48x = 1,437.74 × 309.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.48x = 444,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,563.59/958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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