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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.18, 1,434.28 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.18, 1,434.28 and 436.16 is: 654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.18 : 1,434.28 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.18/1,434.28 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.18x = 1,434.28 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.18x = 625,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,575.56/956.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.24

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