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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.69, 1,437.36 and 410.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.69, 1,437.36 and 410.59 is: 615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.69 : 1,437.36 = 410.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.69/1,437.36 = 410.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.69x = 1,437.36 × 410.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.69x = 590,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,165.64/958.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.60

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