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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.33, 1,429.79 and 328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.33, 1,429.79 and 328.56 is: 492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.33 : 1,429.79 = 328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.33/1,429.79 = 328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.33x = 1,429.79 × 328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.33x = 469,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,764.80/953.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.76

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