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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.46, 1,435.03 and 436.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.46, 1,435.03 and 436.75 is: 654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.46 : 1,435.03 = 436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.46/1,435.03 = 436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.46x = 1,435.03 × 436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.46x = 626,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,739.99/957.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.59

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