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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.69, 1,436.81 and 409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.69, 1,436.81 and 409.73 is: 614.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.69 : 1,436.81 = 409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.69/1,436.81 = 409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.69x = 1,436.81 × 409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.69x = 588,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,694.93/957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.70

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