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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.23, 1,436.15 and 409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.23, 1,436.15 and 409.86 is: 614.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.23 : 1,436.15 = 409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.23/1,436.15 = 409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.23x = 1,436.15 × 409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.23x = 588,618.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,618.39/958.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.28

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