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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.98, 1,432.62 and 407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.98, 1,432.62 and 407.97 is: 611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.98 : 1,432.62 = 407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.98/1,432.62 = 407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.98x = 1,432.62 × 407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.98x = 584,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,465.98/955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.38

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