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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.46, 1,436.64 and 410.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.46, 1,436.64 and 410.48 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.46 : 1,436.64 = 410.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.46/1,436.64 = 410.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.46x = 1,436.64 × 410.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.46x = 589,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,711.99/958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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