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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.14, 1,438.70 and 309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.14, 1,438.70 and 309.88 is: 464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.14 : 1,438.70 = 309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.14/1,438.70 = 309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.14x = 1,438.70 × 309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.14x = 445,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,816.51/959.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.81

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