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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959, 1,438.50 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959, 1,438.50 and 465.32 is: 697.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959 : 1,438.50 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959/1,438.50 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959x = 1,438.50 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959x = 669,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,362.82/959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.98

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