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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,433.41 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,433.41 and 442.26 is: 663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,433.41 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,433.41 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,433.41 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 633,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,939.91/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.63

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