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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.87, 1,433.23 and 339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.87, 1,433.23 and 339.46 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.87 : 1,433.23 = 339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.87/1,433.23 = 339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.87x = 1,433.23 × 339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.87x = 486,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,519.82/955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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