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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.36, 1,432.71 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.36, 1,432.71 and 407.44 is: 611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.36 : 1,432.71 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.36/1,432.71 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.36x = 1,432.71 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.36x = 583,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,743.36/955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.02

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