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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.43, 1,438.07 and 410.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.43, 1,438.07 and 410.47 is: 615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.43 : 1,438.07 = 410.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.43/1,438.07 = 410.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.43x = 1,438.07 × 410.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.43x = 590,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,278.95/958.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.88

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