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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.66, 1,431.90 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.66, 1,431.90 and 338.34 is: 507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.66 : 1,431.90 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.66/1,431.90 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.66x = 1,431.90 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.66x = 484,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,469.05/954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.48

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