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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.12, 1,430.04 and 405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.12, 1,430.04 and 405.15 is: 607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.12 : 1,430.04 = 405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.12/1,430.04 = 405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.12x = 1,430.04 × 405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.12x = 579,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,380.71/954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.24

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