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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,430.46 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,430.46 and 405.84 is: 608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,430.46 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,430.46 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,430.46 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 580,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,537.89/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.22

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