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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953, 1,429.66 and 497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953, 1,429.66 and 497 is: 745.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953 : 1,429.66 = 497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953/1,429.66 = 497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953x = 1,429.66 × 497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953x = 710,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,541.02/953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.58

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