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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.78, 1,438.47 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.78, 1,438.47 and 309.56 is: 464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.78 : 1,438.47 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.78/1,438.47 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.78x = 1,438.47 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.78x = 445,296.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,296.37/958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.44

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