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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.64, 1,432.98 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.64, 1,432.98 and 407.52 is: 611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.64 : 1,432.98 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.64/1,432.98 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.64x = 1,432.98 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.64x = 583,968.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,968.01/955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.08

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