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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,431.96 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,431.96 and 406.36 is: 609.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,431.96 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,431.96 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,431.96 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 581,891.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,891.27/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.64

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