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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.89, 1,438.39 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.89, 1,438.39 and 309.68 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.89 : 1,438.39 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.89/1,438.39 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.89x = 1,438.39 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.89x = 445,440.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,440.62/958.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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