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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.82, 1,438.86 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.82, 1,438.86 and 310.14 is: 464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.82 : 1,438.86 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.82/1,438.86 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.82x = 1,438.86 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.82x = 446,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,248.04/959.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.93

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