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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.48, 1,439.88 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.48, 1,439.88 and 412.16 is: 618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.48 : 1,439.88 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.48/1,439.88 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.48x = 1,439.88 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.48x = 593,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,460.94/959.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.52

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