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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.08, 1,430.56 and 405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.08, 1,430.56 and 405.96 is: 608.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.08 : 1,430.56 = 405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.08/1,430.56 = 405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.08x = 1,430.56 × 405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.08x = 580,753.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,753.33/954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.71

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