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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.70, 1,438.49 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.70, 1,438.49 and 438.86 is: 658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.70 : 1,438.49 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.70/1,438.49 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.70x = 1,438.49 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.70x = 631,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,300.41/958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.49

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