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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,437.96 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,437.96 and 410.94 is: 616.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,437.96 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,437.96 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,437.96 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 590,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,915.28/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.27

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