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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.65, 1,431.80 and 329.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.65, 1,431.80 and 329.95 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.65 : 1,431.80 = 329.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.65/1,431.80 = 329.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.65x = 1,431.80 × 329.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.65x = 472,420.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,420.07/954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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