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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.46, 1,432.22 and 407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.46, 1,432.22 and 407.96 is: 611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.46 : 1,432.22 = 407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.46/1,432.22 = 407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.46x = 1,432.22 × 407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.46x = 584,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,288.47/955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.53

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