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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.53, 1,433.18 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.53, 1,433.18 and 435.38 is: 653.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.53 : 1,433.18 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.53/1,433.18 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.53x = 1,433.18 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.53x = 623,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,968.57/955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.01

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