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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.93, 1,436.54 and 409.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.93, 1,436.54 and 409.83 is: 614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.93 : 1,436.54 = 409.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.93/1,436.54 = 409.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.93x = 1,436.54 × 409.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.93x = 588,735.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,735.14/957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.59

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