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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,438.16 and 633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,438.16 and 633.02 is: 949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,438.16 = 633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,438.16 = 633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,438.16 × 633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 910,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,373.69/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.66

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