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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.61, 1,436.46 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.61, 1,436.46 and 437.64 is: 656.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.61 : 1,436.46 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.61/1,436.46 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.61x = 1,436.46 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.61x = 628,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,645.33/957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.47

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