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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.19, 1,431.15 and 406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.19, 1,431.15 and 406.09 is: 609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.19 : 1,431.15 = 406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.19/1,431.15 = 406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.19x = 1,431.15 × 406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.19x = 581,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,175.70/954.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.08

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