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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.20, 1,438.82 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.20, 1,438.82 and 309.96 is: 464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.20 : 1,438.82 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.20/1,438.82 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.20x = 1,438.82 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.20x = 445,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,976.65/959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.95

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