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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.59, 1,436.54 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.59, 1,436.54 and 410.22 is: 614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.59 : 1,436.54 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.59/1,436.54 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.59x = 1,436.54 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.59x = 589,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,295.39/958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.75

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