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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.32, 1,431.38 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.32, 1,431.38 and 406.50 is: 609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.32 : 1,431.38 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.32/1,431.38 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.32x = 1,431.38 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.32x = 581,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,855.97/954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.71

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