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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.53, 1,431.78 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.53, 1,431.78 and 434.16 is: 651.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.53 : 1,431.78 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.53/1,431.78 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.53x = 1,431.78 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.53x = 621,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,621.60/954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.24

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