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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.50, 1,437.84 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.50, 1,437.84 and 309.06 is: 463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.50 : 1,437.84 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.50/1,437.84 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.50x = 1,437.84 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.50x = 444,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,378.83/958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.62

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