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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.64, 1,430.46 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.64, 1,430.46 and 606.88 is: 909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.64 : 1,430.46 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.64/1,430.46 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.64x = 1,430.46 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.64x = 868,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,117.56/954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.37

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