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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.42, 1,432.16 and 407.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.42, 1,432.16 and 407.01 is: 610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.42 : 1,432.16 = 407.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.42/1,432.16 = 407.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.42x = 1,432.16 × 407.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.42x = 582,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,901.41/954.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.74

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