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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.39, 1,431.98 and 434.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.39, 1,431.98 and 434.37 is: 651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.39 : 1,431.98 = 434.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.39/1,431.98 = 434.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.39x = 1,431.98 × 434.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.39x = 622,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,009.15/954.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.73

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