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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.27, 1,429.95 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.27, 1,429.95 and 303.94 is: 455.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.27 : 1,429.95 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.27/1,429.95 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.27x = 1,429.95 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.27x = 434,619.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,619.00/953.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.92

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