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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.46, 1,439.50 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.46, 1,439.50 and 411.36 is: 617.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.46 : 1,439.50 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.46/1,439.50 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.46x = 1,439.50 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.46x = 592,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,152.72/959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.17

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