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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,432 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,432 and 406.40 is: 610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,432 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,432 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,432 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 581,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,964.80/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.03

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