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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.07, 1,438.80 and 309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.07, 1,438.80 and 309.86 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.07 : 1,438.80 = 309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.07/1,438.80 = 309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.07x = 1,438.80 × 309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.07x = 445,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,819.37/959.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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