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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.68, 1,431.66 and 406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.68, 1,431.66 and 406.58 is: 609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.68 : 1,431.66 = 406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.68/1,431.66 = 406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.68x = 1,431.66 × 406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.68x = 582,084.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,084.32/954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.72

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