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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.86, 1,431.40 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.86, 1,431.40 and 406.20 is: 609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.86 : 1,431.40 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.86/1,431.40 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.86x = 1,431.40 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.86x = 581,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,434.68/953.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.56

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