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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.88, 1,431 and 406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.88, 1,431 and 406.06 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.88 : 1,431 = 406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.88/1,431 = 406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.88x = 1,431 × 406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.88x = 581,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,071.86/953.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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