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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.31, 1,437.80 and 410.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.31, 1,437.80 and 410.33 is: 614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.31 : 1,437.80 = 410.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.31/1,437.80 = 410.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.31x = 1,437.80 × 410.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.31x = 589,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,965.29/959.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.99

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