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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.44, 1,430.48 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.44, 1,430.48 and 406 is: 608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.44 : 1,430.48 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.44/1,430.48 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.44x = 1,430.48 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.44x = 580,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,774.88/954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.50

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