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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.40, 1,429.98 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.40, 1,429.98 and 304.20 is: 456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.40 : 1,429.98 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.40/1,429.98 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.40x = 1,429.98 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.40x = 434,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,999.92/953.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.26

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