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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.07, 1,438.65 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.07, 1,438.65 and 410.88 is: 616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.07 : 1,438.65 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.07/1,438.65 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.07x = 1,438.65 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.07x = 591,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,112.51/959.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.34

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