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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.23, 1,438.54 and 309.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.23, 1,438.54 and 309.81 is: 464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.23 : 1,438.54 = 309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.23/1,438.54 = 309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.23x = 1,438.54 × 309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.23x = 445,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,674.08/959.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.62

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