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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.82, 1,437.86 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.82, 1,437.86 and 309.38 is: 463.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.82 : 1,437.86 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.82/1,437.86 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.82x = 1,437.86 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.82x = 444,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,838.71/958.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.95

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