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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.08, 1,432.08 and 407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.08, 1,432.08 and 407.10 is: 610.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.08 : 1,432.08 = 407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.08/1,432.08 = 407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.08x = 1,432.08 × 407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.08x = 582,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,999.77/955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.42

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