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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.20, 1,431.98 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.20, 1,431.98 and 434.27 is: 651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.20 : 1,431.98 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.20/1,431.98 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.20x = 1,431.98 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.20x = 621,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,870.82/954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.72

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