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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.15, 1,436.19 and 410.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.15, 1,436.19 and 410.05 is: 614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.15 : 1,436.19 = 410.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.15/1,436.19 = 410.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.15x = 1,436.19 × 410.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.15x = 588,909.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,909.71/958.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.63

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