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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.65, 1,437.89 and 438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.65, 1,437.89 and 438.68 is: 657.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.65 : 1,437.89 = 438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.65/1,437.89 = 438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.65x = 1,437.89 × 438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.65x = 630,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,764.20/958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.97

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