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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.36, 1,433.58 and 407.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.36, 1,433.58 and 407.49 is: 611.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.36 : 1,433.58 = 407.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.36/1,433.58 = 407.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.36x = 1,433.58 × 407.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.36x = 584,169.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,169.51/955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.47

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