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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.55, 1,431.83 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.55, 1,431.83 and 406.59 is: 609.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.55 : 1,431.83 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.55/1,431.83 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.55x = 1,431.83 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.55x = 582,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,167.76/954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.89

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