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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.14, 1,434.52 and 408.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.14, 1,434.52 and 408.68 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.14 : 1,434.52 = 408.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.14/1,434.52 = 408.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.14x = 1,434.52 × 408.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.14x = 586,259.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,259.63/957.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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