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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.95, 1,439.79 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.95, 1,439.79 and 310.60 is: 465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.95 : 1,439.79 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.95/1,439.79 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.95x = 1,439.79 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.95x = 447,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,198.77/959.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.86

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