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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.10, 1,435.46 and 409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.10, 1,435.46 and 409.34 is: 613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.10 : 1,435.46 = 409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.10/1,435.46 = 409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.10x = 1,435.46 × 409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.10x = 587,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,591.20/957.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.93

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