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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.47, 1,433.70 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.47, 1,433.70 and 339.69 is: 509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.47 : 1,433.70 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.47/1,433.70 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.47x = 1,433.70 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.47x = 487,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,013.55/955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.71

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