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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.57, 1,435.18 and 408.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.57, 1,435.18 and 408.59 is: 612.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.57 : 1,435.18 = 408.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.57/1,435.18 = 408.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.57x = 1,435.18 × 408.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.57x = 586,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,400.20/957.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.38

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