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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.64, 1,431.48 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.64, 1,431.48 and 406.52 is: 609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.64 : 1,431.48 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.64/1,431.48 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.64x = 1,431.48 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.64x = 581,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,925.25/954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.58

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