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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,438.24 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,438.24 and 309.36 is: 464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,438.24 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,438.24 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,438.24 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 444,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,933.93/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.13

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