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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.21, 1,431.22 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.21, 1,431.22 and 406.32 is: 609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.21 : 1,431.22 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.21/1,431.22 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.21x = 1,431.22 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.21x = 581,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,527.69/954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.43

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