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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.53, 1,434.12 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.53, 1,434.12 and 408.52 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.53 : 1,434.12 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.53/1,434.12 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.53x = 1,434.12 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.53x = 585,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,866.70/956.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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