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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,433.07 and 407.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,433.07 and 407.43 is: 611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,433.07 = 407.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,433.07 = 407.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,433.07 × 407.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 583,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,875.71/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.22

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