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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,431.18 and 441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,431.18 and 441 is: 661.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,431.18 = 441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,431.18 = 441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,431.18 × 441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 631,150.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,150.38/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.58

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