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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.11, 1,431.20 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.11, 1,431.20 and 329.40 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.11 : 1,431.20 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.11/1,431.20 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.11x = 1,431.20 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.11x = 471,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,438.10/954.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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