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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.31, 1,437.51 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.31, 1,437.51 and 410.12 is: 615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.31 : 1,437.51 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.31/1,437.51 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.31x = 1,437.51 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.31x = 589,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,544.41/958.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.19

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