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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.48, 1,432.31 and 435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.48, 1,432.31 and 435.82 is: 653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.48 : 1,432.31 = 435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.48/1,432.31 = 435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.48x = 1,432.31 × 435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.48x = 624,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,229.34/955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.31

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