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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.91, 1,431.84 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.91, 1,431.84 and 330.02 is: 494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.91 : 1,431.84 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.91/1,431.84 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.91x = 1,431.84 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.91x = 472,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,541.95/954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.85

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