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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.50, 1,438.02 and 471.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.50, 1,438.02 and 471.42 is: 707.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.50 : 1,438.02 = 471.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.50/1,438.02 = 471.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.50x = 1,438.02 × 471.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.50x = 677,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,911.39/958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.26

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