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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.07, 1,431.41 and 406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.07, 1,431.41 and 406.28 is: 609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.07 : 1,431.41 = 406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.07/1,431.41 = 406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.07x = 1,431.41 × 406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.07x = 581,554.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,554.80/954.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.55

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