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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,436.74 and 410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,436.74 and 410.27 is: 614.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,436.74 = 410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,436.74 = 410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,436.74 × 410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 589,443.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,443.11/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.88

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