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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.21, 1,434.65 and 436.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.21, 1,434.65 and 436.49 is: 654.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.21 : 1,434.65 = 436.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.21/1,434.65 = 436.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.21x = 1,434.65 × 436.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.21x = 626,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,216.93/957.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.21

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