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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.44, 1,439.16 and 310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.44, 1,439.16 and 310.24 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.44 : 1,439.16 = 310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.44/1,439.16 = 310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.44x = 1,439.16 × 310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.44x = 446,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,485.00/959.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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