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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.24, 1,430.79 and 460.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.24, 1,430.79 and 460.34 is: 690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.24 : 1,430.79 = 460.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.24/1,430.79 = 460.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.24x = 1,430.79 × 460.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.24x = 658,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,649.87/954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.24

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