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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.10, 1,430.55 and 466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.10, 1,430.55 and 466.47 is: 700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.10 : 1,430.55 = 466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.10/1,430.55 = 466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.10x = 1,430.55 × 466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.10x = 667,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,308.66/953.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.15

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