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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.15, 1,434.69 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.15, 1,434.69 and 409.05 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.15 : 1,434.69 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.15/1,434.69 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.15x = 1,434.69 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.15x = 586,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,859.94/957.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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