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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.26, 1,430.42 and 466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.26, 1,430.42 and 466.32 is: 699.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.26 : 1,430.42 = 466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.26/1,430.42 = 466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.26x = 1,430.42 × 466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.26x = 667,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,031.04/953.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.73

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