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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,432.02 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,432.02 and 406.44 is: 610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,432.02 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,432.02 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,432.02 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 582,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,030.21/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.09

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