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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.56, 1,430.55 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.56, 1,430.55 and 406.59 is: 609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.56 : 1,430.55 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.56/1,430.55 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.56x = 1,430.55 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.56x = 581,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,647.32/954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.34

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