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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.99, 1,437.63 and 410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.99, 1,437.63 and 410.30 is: 615.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.99 : 1,437.63 = 410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.99/1,437.63 = 410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.99x = 1,437.63 × 410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.99x = 589,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,859.59/957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.73

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