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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.04, 1,432.68 and 408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.04, 1,432.68 and 408.72 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.04 : 1,432.68 = 408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.04/1,432.68 = 408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.04x = 1,432.68 × 408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.04x = 585,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,564.97/956.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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