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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.24, 1,438.87 and 309.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.24, 1,438.87 and 309.97 is: 464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.24 : 1,438.87 = 309.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.24/1,438.87 = 309.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.24x = 1,438.87 × 309.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.24x = 446,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,005.76/959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.96

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