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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.58, 1,436.41 and 437.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.58, 1,436.41 and 437.61 is: 656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.58 : 1,436.41 = 437.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.58/1,436.41 = 437.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.58x = 1,436.41 × 437.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.58x = 628,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,581.60/957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.43

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