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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.09, 1,438.52 and 465.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.09, 1,438.52 and 465.35 is: 697.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.09 : 1,438.52 = 465.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.09/1,438.52 = 465.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.09x = 1,438.52 × 465.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.09x = 669,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,405.76/959.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.96

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