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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.66, 1,435.83 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.66, 1,435.83 and 409.68 is: 614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.66 : 1,435.83 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.66/1,435.83 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.66x = 1,435.83 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.66x = 588,230.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,230.83/957.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.24

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