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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.70, 1,439.23 and 334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.70, 1,439.23 and 334.84 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.70 : 1,439.23 = 334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.70/1,439.23 = 334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.70x = 1,439.23 × 334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.70x = 481,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,907.34/959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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