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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.81, 1,430.93 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.81, 1,430.93 and 406.84 is: 609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.81 : 1,430.93 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.81/1,430.93 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.81x = 1,430.93 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.81x = 582,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,157.53/954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.71

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