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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.71, 1,432.20 and 434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.71, 1,432.20 and 434.71 is: 652.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.71 : 1,432.20 = 434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.71/1,432.20 = 434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.71x = 1,432.20 × 434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.71x = 622,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,591.66/954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.13

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