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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.04, 1,438.68 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.04, 1,438.68 and 411.48 is: 617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.04 : 1,438.68 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.04/1,438.68 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.04x = 1,438.68 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.04x = 591,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,988.05/959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.27

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