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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.58, 1,432.97 and 435.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.58, 1,432.97 and 435.43 is: 652.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.58 : 1,432.97 = 435.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.58/1,432.97 = 435.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.58x = 1,432.97 × 435.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.58x = 623,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,952.37/955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.95

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