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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.96, 1,432.44 and 630.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.96, 1,432.44 and 630.96 is: 946.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.96 : 1,432.44 = 630.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.96/1,432.44 = 630.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.96x = 1,432.44 × 630.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.96x = 903,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,812.34/954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.44

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