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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.94, 1,437.65 and 410.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.94, 1,437.65 and 410.97 is: 616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.94 : 1,437.65 = 410.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.94/1,437.65 = 410.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.94x = 1,437.65 × 410.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.94x = 590,835.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,835.90/958.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.14

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