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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,433.52 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955, 1,433.52 and 407.44 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,433.52 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,433.52 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,433.52 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 584,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,073.39/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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