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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.64, 1,439.04 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.64, 1,439.04 and 301.34 is: 451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.64 : 1,439.04 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.64/1,439.04 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.64x = 1,439.04 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.64x = 433,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,633.12/959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.87

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