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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.03, 1,436.18 and 409.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.03, 1,436.18 and 409.91 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.03 : 1,436.18 = 409.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.03/1,436.18 = 409.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.03x = 1,436.18 × 409.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.03x = 588,705.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,705.70/958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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