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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.57, 1,431.51 and 406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.57, 1,431.51 and 406.79 is: 610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.57 : 1,431.51 = 406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.57/1,431.51 = 406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.57x = 1,431.51 × 406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.57x = 582,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,316.80/954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.03

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