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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.57, 1,430.66 and 406.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.57, 1,430.66 and 406.21 is: 609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.57 : 1,430.66 = 406.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.57/1,430.66 = 406.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.57x = 1,430.66 × 406.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.57x = 581,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,145.84/953.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.45

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