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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.59, 1,435.66 and 409.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.59, 1,435.66 and 409.19 is: 614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.59 : 1,435.66 = 409.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.59/1,435.66 = 409.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.59x = 1,435.66 × 409.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.59x = 587,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,449.51/956.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.11

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