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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.36, 1,439.17 and 309.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.36, 1,439.17 and 309.87 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.36 : 1,439.17 = 309.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.36/1,439.17 = 309.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.36x = 1,439.17 × 309.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.36x = 445,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,959.98/959.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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