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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.69, 1,439.26 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.69, 1,439.26 and 310.07 is: 465.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.69 : 1,439.26 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.69/1,439.26 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.69x = 1,439.26 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.69x = 446,263.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,263.38/959.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.01

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