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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.05, 1,431.77 and 434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.05, 1,431.77 and 434.63 is: 652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.05 : 1,431.77 = 434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.05/1,431.77 = 434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.05x = 1,431.77 × 434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.05x = 622,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,291.60/954.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.27

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