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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.10, 1,438.89 and 309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.10, 1,438.89 and 309.90 is: 464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.10 : 1,438.89 = 309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.10/1,438.89 = 309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.10x = 1,438.89 × 309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.10x = 445,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,912.01/959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.93

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