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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.46, 1,439.37 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.46, 1,439.37 and 343.17 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.46 : 1,439.37 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.46/1,439.37 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.46x = 1,439.37 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.46x = 493,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,948.60/959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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