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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.55, 1,437.96 and 309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.55, 1,437.96 and 309.14 is: 463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.55 : 1,437.96 = 309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.55/1,437.96 = 309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.55x = 1,437.96 × 309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.55x = 444,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,523.76/958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.75

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