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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.94, 1,439.94 and 310.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.94, 1,439.94 and 310.68 is: 466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.94 : 1,439.94 = 310.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.94/1,439.94 = 310.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.94x = 1,439.94 × 310.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.94x = 447,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,360.56/959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.03

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