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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.70, 1,437.86 and 471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.70, 1,437.86 and 471.44 is: 707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.70 : 1,437.86 = 471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.70/1,437.86 = 471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.70x = 1,437.86 × 471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.70x = 677,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,864.72/958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.07

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