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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.52, 1,434.30 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.52, 1,434.30 and 408.38 is: 612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.52 : 1,434.30 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.52/1,434.30 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.52x = 1,434.30 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.52x = 585,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,739.43/956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.37

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