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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.06, 1,432.48 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.06, 1,432.48 and 434.52 is: 651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.06 : 1,432.48 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.06/1,432.48 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.06x = 1,432.48 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.06x = 622,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,441.21/955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.73

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