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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.91, 1,439.93 and 310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.91, 1,439.93 and 310.69 is: 466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.91 : 1,439.93 = 310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.91/1,439.93 = 310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.91x = 1,439.93 × 310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.91x = 447,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,371.85/959.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.06

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