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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.40, 1,438.22 and 309.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.40, 1,438.22 and 309.80 is: 464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.40 : 1,438.22 = 309.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.40/1,438.22 = 309.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.40x = 1,438.22 × 309.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.40x = 445,560.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,560.56/959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.42

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