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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.84, 1,433.83 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.84, 1,433.83 and 297.63 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.84 : 1,433.83 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.84/1,433.83 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.84x = 1,433.83 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.84x = 426,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,750.82/955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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