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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.67, 1,430.49 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.67, 1,430.49 and 406.23 is: 609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.67 : 1,430.49 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.67/1,430.49 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.67x = 1,430.49 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.67x = 581,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,112.16/953.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.34

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