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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,437.60 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,437.60 and 300.44 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,437.60 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,437.60 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,437.60 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 431,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,912.54/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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