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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.37, 1,431.10 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.37, 1,431.10 and 406.27 is: 609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.37 : 1,431.10 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.37/1,431.10 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.37x = 1,431.10 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.37x = 581,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,413.00/954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.21

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