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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.55, 1,435.14 and 408.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.55, 1,435.14 and 408.63 is: 613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.55 : 1,435.14 = 408.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.55/1,435.14 = 408.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.55x = 1,435.14 × 408.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.55x = 586,441.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,441.26/956.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.08

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