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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,433.70 and 436.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,433.70 and 436.71 is: 654.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,433.70 = 436.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,433.70 = 436.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,433.70 × 436.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 626,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,111.13/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.49

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