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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.73, 1,438.32 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.73, 1,438.32 and 309.51 is: 464.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.73 : 1,438.32 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.73/1,438.32 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.73x = 1,438.32 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.73x = 445,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,174.42/958.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.34

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