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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.69, 1,439.52 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.69, 1,439.52 and 301.53 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.69 : 1,439.52 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.69/1,439.52 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.69x = 1,439.52 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.69x = 434,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,058.47/959.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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