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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.03, 1,434.42 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.03, 1,434.42 and 408.20 is: 612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.03 : 1,434.42 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.03/1,434.42 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.03x = 1,434.42 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.03x = 585,523.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,523.07/956.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.46

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