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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.51, 1,433.45 and 407.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.51, 1,433.45 and 407.68 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.51 : 1,433.45 = 407.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.51/1,433.45 = 407.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.51x = 1,433.45 × 407.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.51x = 584,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,388.90/955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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