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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.19, 1,433.09 and 435.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.19, 1,433.09 and 435.17 is: 652.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.19 : 1,433.09 = 435.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.19/1,433.09 = 435.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.19x = 1,433.09 × 435.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.19x = 623,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,642.45/955.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.90

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