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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.75, 1,433.64 and 408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.75, 1,433.64 and 408.34 is: 612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.75 : 1,433.64 = 408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.75/1,433.64 = 408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.75x = 1,433.64 × 408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.75x = 585,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,412.56/955.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.52

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