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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.97, 1,434.06 and 408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.97, 1,434.06 and 408.38 is: 611.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.97 : 1,434.06 = 408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.97/1,434.06 = 408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.97x = 1,434.06 × 408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.97x = 585,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,634.25/956.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.97

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