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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.20, 1,436.60 and 410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.20, 1,436.60 and 410.10 is: 614.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.20 : 1,436.60 = 410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.20/1,436.60 = 410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.20x = 1,436.60 × 410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.20x = 589,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,149.66/958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.85

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