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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,430.01 and 406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,430.01 and 406.53 is: 609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,430.01 = 406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,430.01 = 406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,430.01 × 406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 581,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,341.97/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.37

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