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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.58, 1,435.41 and 408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.58, 1,435.41 and 408.72 is: 613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.58 : 1,435.41 = 408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.58/1,435.41 = 408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.58x = 1,435.41 × 408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.58x = 586,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,680.78/956.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.31

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