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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.68, 1,436.28 and 439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.68, 1,436.28 and 439.11 is: 657.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.68 : 1,436.28 = 439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.68/1,436.28 = 439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.68x = 1,436.28 × 439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.68x = 630,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,684.91/958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.87

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