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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.44, 1,437.99 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.44, 1,437.99 and 410.46 is: 615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.44 : 1,437.99 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.44/1,437.99 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.44x = 1,437.99 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.44x = 590,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,240.97/959.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.19

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