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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.82, 1,438.10 and 309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.82, 1,438.10 and 309.48 is: 464.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.82 : 1,438.10 = 309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.82/1,438.10 = 309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.82x = 1,438.10 × 309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.82x = 445,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,063.19/958.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.18

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