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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.90, 1,438.36 and 410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.90, 1,438.36 and 410.74 is: 616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.90 : 1,438.36 = 410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.90/1,438.36 = 410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.90x = 1,438.36 × 410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.90x = 590,791.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,791.99/958.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.11

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