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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.63, 1,433.68 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.63, 1,433.68 and 271.63 is: 407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.63 : 1,433.68 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.63/1,433.68 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.63x = 1,433.68 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.63x = 389,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,422.65/955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.51

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