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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.14, 1,430.73 and 406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.14, 1,430.73 and 406.02 is: 608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.14 : 1,430.73 = 406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.14/1,430.73 = 406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.14x = 1,430.73 × 406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.14x = 580,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,904.99/954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.83

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