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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.63, 1,433.63 and 407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.63, 1,433.63 and 407.80 is: 611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.63 : 1,433.63 = 407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.63/1,433.63 = 407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.63x = 1,433.63 × 407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.63x = 584,634.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,634.31/955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.78

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