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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.95, 1,438.29 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.95, 1,438.29 and 309.60 is: 464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.95 : 1,438.29 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.95/1,438.29 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.95x = 1,438.29 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.95x = 445,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,294.58/958.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.36

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