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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.07, 1,431.56 and 434.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.07, 1,431.56 and 434.23 is: 651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.07 : 1,431.56 = 434.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.07/1,431.56 = 434.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.07x = 1,431.56 × 434.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.07x = 621,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,626.30/954.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.55

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