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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.82, 1,438.37 and 471.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.82, 1,438.37 and 471.90 is: 707.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.82 : 1,438.37 = 471.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.82/1,438.37 = 471.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.82x = 1,438.37 × 471.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.82x = 678,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,766.80/958.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.92

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