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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.41, 1,430.60 and 406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.41, 1,430.60 and 406.28 is: 608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.41 : 1,430.60 = 406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.41/1,430.60 = 406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.41x = 1,430.60 × 406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.41x = 581,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,225.71/954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.99

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