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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.07, 1,435.61 and 408.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.07, 1,435.61 and 408.97 is: 613.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.07 : 1,435.61 = 408.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.07/1,435.61 = 408.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.07x = 1,435.61 × 408.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.07x = 587,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,112.20/957.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.45

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