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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.75, 1,431.14 and 407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.75, 1,431.14 and 407.28 is: 610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.75 : 1,431.14 = 407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.75/1,431.14 = 407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.75x = 1,431.14 × 407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.75x = 582,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,872.66/954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.50

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