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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.30, 1,430.34 and 406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.30, 1,430.34 and 406.34 is: 609.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.30 : 1,430.34 = 406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.30/1,430.34 = 406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.30x = 1,430.34 × 406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.30x = 581,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,204.36/954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.04

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