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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.81, 1,431.96 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.81, 1,431.96 and 338.44 is: 507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.81 : 1,431.96 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.81/1,431.96 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.81x = 1,431.96 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.81x = 484,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,632.54/954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.57

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