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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.64, 1,438.24 and 411.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.64, 1,438.24 and 411.27 is: 616.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.64 : 1,438.24 = 411.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.64/1,438.24 = 411.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.64x = 1,438.24 × 411.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.64x = 591,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,504.96/959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.38

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