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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.50, 1,436.99 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.50, 1,436.99 and 410.94 is: 616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.50 : 1,436.99 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.50/1,436.99 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.50x = 1,436.99 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.50x = 590,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,514.62/958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.08

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