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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,430.46 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,430.46 and 337.46 is: 505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,430.46 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,430.46 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,430.46 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 482,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,715.88/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.99

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