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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.68, 1,433.78 and 330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.68, 1,433.78 and 330.98 is: 496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.68 : 1,433.78 = 330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.68/1,433.78 = 330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.68x = 1,433.78 × 330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.68x = 474,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,552.50/955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.56

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