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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.68, 1,434.78 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.68, 1,434.78 and 408.68 is: 612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.68 : 1,434.78 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.68/1,434.78 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.68x = 1,434.78 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.68x = 586,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,365.89/956.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.92

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