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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.04, 1,438.52 and 309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.04, 1,438.52 and 309.74 is: 464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.04 : 1,438.52 = 309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.04/1,438.52 = 309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.04x = 1,438.52 × 309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.04x = 445,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,558.44/959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.59

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