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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.03, 1,438.55 and 410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.03, 1,438.55 and 410.87 is: 616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.03 : 1,438.55 = 410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.03/1,438.55 = 410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.03x = 1,438.55 × 410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.03x = 591,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,057.04/959.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.31

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