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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.84, 1,439.76 and 310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.84, 1,439.76 and 310.70 is: 466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.84 : 1,439.76 = 310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.84/1,439.76 = 310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.84x = 1,439.76 × 310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.84x = 447,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,333.43/959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.05

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