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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.51, 1,436.40 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.51, 1,436.40 and 409.70 is: 614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.51 : 1,436.40 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.51/1,436.40 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.51x = 1,436.40 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.51x = 588,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,485.90/957.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.60

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