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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.53, 1,430.48 and 461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.53, 1,430.48 and 461.13 is: 691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.53 : 1,430.48 = 461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.53/1,430.48 = 461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.53x = 1,430.48 × 461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.53x = 659,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,634.94/954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.06

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