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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.46, 1,432.58 and 400.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.46, 1,432.58 and 400.56 is: 600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.46 : 1,432.58 = 400.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.46/1,432.58 = 400.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.46x = 1,432.58 × 400.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.46x = 573,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,826.87/955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.57

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