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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.33, 1,439.06 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.33, 1,439.06 and 301.31 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.33 : 1,439.06 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.33/1,439.06 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.33x = 1,439.06 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.33x = 433,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,599.86/959.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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