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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.17, 1,429.72 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.17, 1,429.72 and 303.89 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.17 : 1,429.72 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.17/1,429.72 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.17x = 1,429.72 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.17x = 434,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,469.70/953.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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