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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.97, 1,438.66 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.97, 1,438.66 and 309.66 is: 464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.97 : 1,438.66 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.97/1,438.66 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.97x = 1,438.66 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.97x = 445,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,490.45/958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.55

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