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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.72, 1,430.92 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.72, 1,430.92 and 406.72 is: 609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.72 : 1,430.92 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.72/1,430.92 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.72x = 1,430.92 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.72x = 581,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,983.78/954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.59

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