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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.99, 1,439.13 and 411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.99, 1,439.13 and 411.30 is: 617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.99 : 1,439.13 = 411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.99/1,439.13 = 411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.99x = 1,439.13 × 411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.99x = 591,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,914.17/958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.23

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