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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.89, 1,438.33 and 309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.89, 1,438.33 and 309.62 is: 464.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.89 : 1,438.33 = 309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.89/1,438.33 = 309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.89x = 1,438.33 × 309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.89x = 445,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,335.73/958.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.43

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