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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.74, 1,434.25 and 408.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.74, 1,434.25 and 408.05 is: 612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.74 : 1,434.25 = 408.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.74/1,434.25 = 408.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.74x = 1,434.25 × 408.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.74x = 585,245.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,245.71/955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.35

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