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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.98, 1,434.24 and 408.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.98, 1,434.24 and 408.15 is: 612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.98 : 1,434.24 = 408.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.98/1,434.24 = 408.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.98x = 1,434.24 × 408.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.98x = 585,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,385.06/955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.34

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