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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.09, 1,430.49 and 491.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.09, 1,430.49 and 491.49 is: 736.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.09 : 1,430.49 = 491.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.09/1,430.49 = 491.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.09x = 1,430.49 × 491.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.09x = 703,071.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,071.53/954.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.90

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