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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.28, 1,433.04 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.28, 1,433.04 and 407.40 is: 611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.28 : 1,433.04 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.28/1,433.04 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.28x = 1,433.04 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.28x = 583,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,820.50/955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.15

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