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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.19, 1,437.44 and 410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.19, 1,437.44 and 410.38 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.19 : 1,437.44 = 410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.19/1,437.44 = 410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.19x = 1,437.44 × 410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.19x = 589,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,896.63/958.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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