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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.16, 1,431.18 and 406.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.16, 1,431.18 and 406.42 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.16 : 1,431.18 = 406.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.16/1,431.18 = 406.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.16x = 1,431.18 × 406.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.16x = 581,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,660.18/954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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