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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.72, 1,432.08 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.72, 1,432.08 and 442.08 is: 663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.72 : 1,432.08 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.72/1,432.08 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.72x = 1,432.08 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.72x = 633,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,093.93/954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.12

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