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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,431.63 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,431.63 and 461.03 is: 691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,431.63 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,431.63 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,431.63 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 660,017.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,017.22/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.58

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