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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.24, 1,433.50 and 407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.24, 1,433.50 and 407.55 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.24 : 1,433.50 = 407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.24/1,433.50 = 407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.24x = 1,433.50 × 407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.24x = 584,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,219.22/955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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