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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.06, 1,432.80 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.06, 1,432.80 and 330.42 is: 495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.06 : 1,432.80 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.06/1,432.80 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.06x = 1,432.80 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.06x = 473,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,416.96/955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.69

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