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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.92, 1,432.38 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.92, 1,432.38 and 407.48 is: 611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.92 : 1,432.38 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.92/1,432.38 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.92x = 1,432.38 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.92x = 583,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,666.20/954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.22

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