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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.69, 1,433.57 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.69, 1,433.57 and 407.50 is: 611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.69 : 1,433.57 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.69/1,433.57 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.69x = 1,433.57 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.69x = 584,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,170.57/955.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.26

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