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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.68, 1,438.01 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.68, 1,438.01 and 309.47 is: 464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.68 : 1,438.01 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.68/1,438.01 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.68x = 1,438.01 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.68x = 445,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,012.22/958.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.19

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