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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.77, 1,432.47 and 434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.77, 1,432.47 and 434.87 is: 652.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.77 : 1,432.47 = 434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.77/1,432.47 = 434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.77x = 1,432.47 × 434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.77x = 622,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,938.23/954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.45

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