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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.95, 1,432.49 and 434.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.95, 1,432.49 and 434.99 is: 652.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.95 : 1,432.49 = 434.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.95/1,432.49 = 434.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.95x = 1,432.49 × 434.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.95x = 623,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,109.49/954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.51

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