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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.02, 1,438.70 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.02, 1,438.70 and 411.18 is: 616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.02 : 1,438.70 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.02/1,438.70 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.02x = 1,438.70 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.02x = 591,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,564.67/959.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.84

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