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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.69, 1,435.19 and 408.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.69, 1,435.19 and 408.88 is: 613.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.69 : 1,435.19 = 408.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.69/1,435.19 = 408.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.69x = 1,435.19 × 408.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.69x = 586,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,811.27/956.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.38

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