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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.75, 1,431.94 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.75, 1,431.94 and 338.46 is: 507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.75 : 1,431.94 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.75/1,431.94 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.75x = 1,431.94 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.75x = 484,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,654.41/954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.62

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