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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.70, 1,432.07 and 338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.70, 1,432.07 and 338.83 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.70 : 1,432.07 = 338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.70/1,432.07 = 338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.70x = 1,432.07 × 338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.70x = 485,228.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,228.28/954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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