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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.04, 1,435.85 and 409.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.04, 1,435.85 and 409.58 is: 613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.04 : 1,435.85 = 409.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.04/1,435.85 = 409.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.04x = 1,435.85 × 409.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.04x = 588,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,089.29/958.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.85

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