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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.75, 1,431.10 and 406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.75, 1,431.10 and 406.06 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.75 : 1,431.10 = 406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.75/1,431.10 = 406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.75x = 1,431.10 × 406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.75x = 581,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,112.47/953.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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