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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,427.90 and 489.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,427.90 and 489.66 is: 733.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.28 : 1,427.90 = 489.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.28/1,427.90 = 489.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.28x = 1,427.90 × 489.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.28x = 699,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,185.51/953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.45

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