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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.96, 1,437.32 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.96, 1,437.32 and 438.36 is: 657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.96 : 1,437.32 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.96/1,437.32 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.96x = 1,437.32 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.96x = 630,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,063.60/958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.03

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