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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.15, 1,430.01 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.15, 1,430.01 and 433.98 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.15 : 1,430.01 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.15/1,430.01 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.15x = 1,430.01 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.15x = 620,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,595.74/954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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