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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.58, 1,438.41 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.58, 1,438.41 and 410.72 is: 616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.58 : 1,438.41 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.58/1,438.41 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.58x = 1,438.41 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.58x = 590,783.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,783.76/958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.31

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