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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.02, 1,429.58 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.02, 1,429.58 and 433.72 is: 649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.02 : 1,429.58 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.02/1,429.58 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.02x = 1,429.58 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.02x = 620,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,037.44/954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.92

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