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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.85, 1,437.07 and 410.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.85, 1,437.07 and 410.39 is: 615.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.85 : 1,437.07 = 410.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.85/1,437.07 = 410.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.85x = 1,437.07 × 410.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.85x = 589,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,759.16/958.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.07

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