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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.47, 1,430.66 and 433.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.47, 1,430.66 and 433.63 is: 650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.47 : 1,430.66 = 433.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.47/1,430.66 = 433.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.47x = 1,430.66 × 433.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.47x = 620,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,375.94/953.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.65

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