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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.80, 1,432.30 and 399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.80, 1,432.30 and 399.46 is: 599.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.80 : 1,432.30 = 399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.80/1,432.30 = 399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.80x = 1,432.30 × 399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.80x = 572,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,146.56/954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.23

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