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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.71, 1,438.29 and 309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.71, 1,438.29 and 309.45 is: 464.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.71 : 1,438.29 = 309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.71/1,438.29 = 309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.71x = 1,438.29 × 309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.71x = 445,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,073.40/958.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.24

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