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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.06, 1,429.55 and 303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.06, 1,429.55 and 303.71 is: 455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.06 : 1,429.55 = 303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.06/1,429.55 = 303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.06x = 1,429.55 × 303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.06x = 434,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,170.69/953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.55

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