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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.53, 1,432.22 and 434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.53, 1,432.22 and 434.43 is: 651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.53 : 1,432.22 = 434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.53/1,432.22 = 434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.53x = 1,432.22 × 434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.53x = 622,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,197.16/955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.15

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