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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.48, 1,437.98 and 410.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.48, 1,437.98 and 410.36 is: 615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.48 : 1,437.98 = 410.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.48/1,437.98 = 410.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.48x = 1,437.98 × 410.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.48x = 590,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,089.47/958.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.65

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