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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.47, 1,434.36 and 436.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.47, 1,434.36 and 436.04 is: 653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.47 : 1,434.36 = 436.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.47/1,434.36 = 436.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.47x = 1,434.36 × 436.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.47x = 625,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,438.33/956.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.90

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