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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.46, 1,438.05 and 410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.46, 1,438.05 and 410.54 is: 615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.46 : 1,438.05 = 410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.46/1,438.05 = 410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.46x = 1,438.05 × 410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.46x = 590,377.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,377.05/958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.96

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