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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.75, 1,432.23 and 338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.75, 1,432.23 and 338.62 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.75 : 1,432.23 = 338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.75/1,432.23 = 338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.75x = 1,432.23 × 338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.75x = 484,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,981.72/954.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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