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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.32, 1,433.12 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.32, 1,433.12 and 407.50 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.32 : 1,433.12 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.32/1,433.12 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.32x = 1,433.12 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.32x = 583,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,996.40/955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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