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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.01, 1,433.03 and 407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.01, 1,433.03 and 407.66 is: 611.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.01 : 1,433.03 = 407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.01/1,433.03 = 407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.01x = 1,433.03 × 407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.01x = 584,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,179.81/955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.70

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