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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.76, 1,438.38 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.76, 1,438.38 and 411 is: 616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.76 : 1,438.38 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.76/1,438.38 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.76x = 1,438.38 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.76x = 591,174.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,174.18/958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.60

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