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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.28, 1,438.38 and 458.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.28, 1,438.38 and 458.39 is: 687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.28 : 1,438.38 = 458.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.28/1,438.38 = 458.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.28x = 1,438.38 × 458.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.28x = 659,331.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,331.82/959.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.32

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