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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.54, 1,434.67 and 408.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.54, 1,434.67 and 408.71 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.54 : 1,434.67 = 408.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.54/1,434.67 = 408.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.54x = 1,434.67 × 408.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.54x = 586,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,363.98/956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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