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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.34, 1,437.96 and 410.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.34, 1,437.96 and 410.66 is: 616.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.34 : 1,437.96 = 410.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.34/1,437.96 = 410.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.34x = 1,437.96 × 410.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.34x = 590,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,512.65/958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.18

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