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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.91, 1,438.38 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.91, 1,438.38 and 310.10 is: 465.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.91 : 1,438.38 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.91/1,438.38 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.91x = 1,438.38 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.91x = 446,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,034.45/958.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.15

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