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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.49, 1,437.57 and 309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.49, 1,437.57 and 309.23 is: 463.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.49 : 1,437.57 = 309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.49/1,437.57 = 309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.49x = 1,437.57 × 309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.49x = 444,539.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,539.77/958.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.79

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