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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.12, 1,438.97 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.12, 1,438.97 and 439.36 is: 658.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.12 : 1,438.97 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.12/1,438.97 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.12x = 1,438.97 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.12x = 632,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,220.06/960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.48

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