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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.10, 1,433.97 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.10, 1,433.97 and 408.33 is: 612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.10 : 1,433.97 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.10/1,433.97 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.10x = 1,433.97 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.10x = 585,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,532.97/956.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.42

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