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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,431.14 and 433.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,431.14 and 433.91 is: 650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,431.14 = 433.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,431.14 = 433.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,431.14 × 433.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 620,987.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,987.37/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.93

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