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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.74, 1,433.25 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.74, 1,433.25 and 407.64 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.74 : 1,433.25 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.74/1,433.25 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.74x = 1,433.25 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.74x = 584,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,250.03/955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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