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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.60, 1,436.69 and 410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.60, 1,436.69 and 410.14 is: 614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.60 : 1,436.69 = 410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.60/1,436.69 = 410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.60x = 1,436.69 × 410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.60x = 589,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,244.04/958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.69

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