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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.19, 1,430.59 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.19, 1,430.59 and 433.92 is: 650.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.19 : 1,430.59 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.19/1,430.59 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.19x = 1,430.59 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.19x = 620,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,761.61/954.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.56

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