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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.02, 1,434.49 and 409.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.02, 1,434.49 and 409.53 is: 613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.02 : 1,434.49 = 409.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.02/1,434.49 = 409.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.02x = 1,434.49 × 409.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.02x = 587,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,465.67/957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.85

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