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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.38, 1,433.25 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.38, 1,433.25 and 407.56 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.38 : 1,433.25 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.38/1,433.25 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.38x = 1,433.25 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.38x = 584,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,135.37/955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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