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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.53, 1,433.10 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.53, 1,433.10 and 330.80 is: 496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.53 : 1,433.10 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.53/1,433.10 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.53x = 1,433.10 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.53x = 474,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,062.31/955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.12

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