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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.20, 1,430.33 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.20, 1,430.33 and 466.26 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.20 : 1,430.33 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.20/1,430.33 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.20x = 1,430.33 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.20x = 666,905.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,905.67/953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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