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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.12, 1,438.92 and 309.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.12, 1,438.92 and 309.92 is: 464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.12 : 1,438.92 = 309.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.12/1,438.92 = 309.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.12x = 1,438.92 × 309.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.12x = 445,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,950.09/959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.96

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