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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.91, 1,438.36 and 309.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.91, 1,438.36 and 309.69 is: 464.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.91 : 1,438.36 = 309.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.91/1,438.36 = 309.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.91x = 1,438.36 × 309.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.91x = 445,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,444.93/958.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.54

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