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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.02, 1,430.93 and 433.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.02, 1,430.93 and 433.87 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.02 : 1,430.93 = 433.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.02/1,430.93 = 433.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.02x = 1,430.93 × 433.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.02x = 620,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,835.11/954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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