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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.09, 1,432.79 and 434.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.09, 1,432.79 and 434.97 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.09 : 1,432.79 = 434.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.09/1,432.79 = 434.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.09x = 1,432.79 × 434.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.09x = 623,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,220.12/955.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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