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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,433.12 and 297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,433.12 and 297.09 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,433.12 = 297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,433.12 = 297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,433.12 × 297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 425,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,764.14/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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