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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.05, 1,431.68 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.05, 1,431.68 and 406.23 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.05 : 1,431.68 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.05/1,431.68 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.05x = 1,431.68 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.05x = 581,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,591.37/954.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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