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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.04, 1,431.50 and 407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.04, 1,431.50 and 407.68 is: 611.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.04 : 1,431.50 = 407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.04/1,431.50 = 407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.04x = 1,431.50 × 407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.04x = 583,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,593.92/955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.07

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