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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.32, 1,437.57 and 410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.32, 1,437.57 and 410.55 is: 615.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.32 : 1,437.57 = 410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.32/1,437.57 = 410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.32x = 1,437.57 × 410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.32x = 590,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,194.36/958.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.86

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