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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.86, 1,431.92 and 441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.86, 1,431.92 and 441.50 is: 662.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.86 : 1,431.92 = 441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.86/1,431.92 = 441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.86x = 1,431.92 × 441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.86x = 632,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,192.68/954.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.08

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