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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.45, 1,435.59 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.45, 1,435.59 and 409.32 is: 613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.45 : 1,435.59 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.45/1,435.59 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.45x = 1,435.59 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.45x = 587,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,615.70/957.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.73

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