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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.65, 1,439.38 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.65, 1,439.38 and 439.68 is: 659.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.65 : 1,439.38 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.65/1,439.38 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.65x = 1,439.38 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.65x = 632,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,866.60/959.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.48

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