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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.40, 1,432.68 and 630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.40, 1,432.68 and 630.40 is: 946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.40 : 1,432.68 = 630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.40/1,432.68 = 630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.40x = 1,432.68 × 630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.40x = 903,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,161.47/954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.31

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