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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.45, 1,433.24 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.45, 1,433.24 and 407.08 is: 610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.45 : 1,433.24 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.45/1,433.24 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.45x = 1,433.24 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.45x = 583,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,443.34/955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.65

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