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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.70, 1,432.69 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.70, 1,432.69 and 338.40 is: 507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.70 : 1,432.69 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.70/1,432.69 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.70x = 1,432.69 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.70x = 484,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,822.30/954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.83

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