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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.50, 1,432.29 and 441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.50, 1,432.29 and 441.50 is: 662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.50 : 1,432.29 = 441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.50/1,432.29 = 441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.50x = 1,432.29 × 441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.50x = 632,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,356.04/954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.50

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