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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.03, 1,435.92 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.03, 1,435.92 and 409.20 is: 613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.03 : 1,435.92 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.03/1,435.92 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.03x = 1,435.92 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.03x = 587,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,578.46/957.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.96

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