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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.96, 1,431.36 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.96, 1,431.36 and 407.04 is: 610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.96 : 1,431.36 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.96/1,431.36 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.96x = 1,431.36 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.96x = 582,620.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,620.77/954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.10

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