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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.47, 1,432.86 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.47, 1,432.86 and 435.04 is: 652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.47 : 1,432.86 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.47/1,432.86 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.47x = 1,432.86 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.47x = 623,351.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,351.41/955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.40

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