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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.34, 1,439.22 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.34, 1,439.22 and 310.14 is: 465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.34 : 1,439.22 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.34/1,439.22 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.34x = 1,439.22 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.34x = 446,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,359.69/959.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.28

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