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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.90, 1,431.18 and 630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.90, 1,431.18 and 630.36 is: 944.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.90 : 1,431.18 = 630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.90/1,431.18 = 630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.90x = 1,431.18 × 630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.90x = 902,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,158.62/954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.77

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