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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.08, 1,430.52 and 491.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.08, 1,430.52 and 491.17 is: 737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.08 : 1,430.52 = 491.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.08/1,430.52 = 491.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.08x = 1,430.52 × 491.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.08x = 702,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,631.14/953.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.22

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