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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.46, 1,431.00 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.46, 1,431.00 and 434.20 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.46 : 1,431.00 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.46/1,431.00 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.46x = 1,431.00 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.46x = 621,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,339.13/954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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