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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.45, 1,435.24 and 409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.45, 1,435.24 and 409.77 is: 614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.45 : 1,435.24 = 409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.45/1,435.24 = 409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.45x = 1,435.24 × 409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.45x = 588,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,118.29/957.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.25

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