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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.52, 1,431.90 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.52, 1,431.90 and 406.78 is: 610.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.52 : 1,431.90 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.52/1,431.90 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.52x = 1,431.90 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.52x = 582,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,468.28/954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.22

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