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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.69, 1,438.19 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.69, 1,438.19 and 410.88 is: 616.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.69 : 1,438.19 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.69/1,438.19 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.69x = 1,438.19 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.69x = 590,923.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,923.51/958.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.39

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