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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.82, 1,428.90 and 646.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.82, 1,428.90 and 646.30 is: 967.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.82 : 1,428.90 = 646.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.82/1,428.90 = 646.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.82x = 1,428.90 × 646.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.82x = 923,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,498.07/954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.20

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