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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.82, 1,433.87 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.82, 1,433.87 and 408 is: 612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.82 : 1,433.87 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.82/1,433.87 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.82x = 1,433.87 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.82x = 585,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,019.98/955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.06

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