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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.51, 1,439.07 and 334.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.51, 1,439.07 and 334.73 is: 502.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.51 : 1,439.07 = 334.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.51/1,439.07 = 334.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.51x = 1,439.07 × 334.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.51x = 481,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,702.24/959.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.03

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