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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,430.58 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,430.58 and 441.24 is: 661.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,430.58 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,430.58 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,430.58 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 631,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,229.12/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.42

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