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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,438.03 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,438.03 and 309.84 is: 464.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,438.03 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,438.03 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,438.03 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 445,559.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,559.22/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.78

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