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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.36, 1,429.74 and 630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.36, 1,429.74 and 630.44 is: 945.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.36 : 1,429.74 = 630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.36/1,429.74 = 630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.36x = 1,429.74 × 630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.36x = 901,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,365.29/953.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.46

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