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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.57, 1,432.16 and 407.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.57, 1,432.16 and 407.21 is: 610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.57 : 1,432.16 = 407.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.57/1,432.16 = 407.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.57x = 1,432.16 × 407.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.57x = 583,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,189.87/954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.95

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