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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.65, 1,437.98 and 471.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.65, 1,437.98 and 471.57 is: 707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.65 : 1,437.98 = 471.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.65/1,437.98 = 471.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.65x = 1,437.98 × 471.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.65x = 678,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,105.87/958.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.36

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