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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,437.95 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,437.95 and 309.42 is: 464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,437.95 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,437.95 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,437.95 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 444,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,930.49/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.02

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