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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.92, 1,438.49 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.92, 1,438.49 and 411.16 is: 616.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.92 : 1,438.49 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.92/1,438.49 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.92x = 1,438.49 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.92x = 591,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,449.55/958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.79

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