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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.33, 1,435.04 and 408.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.33, 1,435.04 and 408.47 is: 612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.33 : 1,435.04 = 408.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.33/1,435.04 = 408.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.33x = 1,435.04 × 408.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.33x = 586,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,168.75/956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.94

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