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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.99, 1,431.52 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.99, 1,431.52 and 406.11 is: 609.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.99 : 1,431.52 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.99/1,431.52 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.99x = 1,431.52 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.99x = 581,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,353.57/953.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.39

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