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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.20, 1,430.88 and 329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.20, 1,430.88 and 329.55 is: 494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.20 : 1,430.88 = 329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.20/1,430.88 = 329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.20x = 1,430.88 × 329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.20x = 471,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,546.50/954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.18

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