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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.90, 1,438.38 and 309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.90, 1,438.38 and 309.64 is: 464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.90 : 1,438.38 = 309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.90/1,438.38 = 309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.90x = 1,438.38 × 309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.90x = 445,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,379.98/958.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.47

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