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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.33, 1,431.93 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.33, 1,431.93 and 434.46 is: 651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.33 : 1,431.93 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.33/1,431.93 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.33x = 1,431.93 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.33x = 622,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,116.31/954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.89

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