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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.48, 1,430.22 and 405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.48, 1,430.22 and 405.66 is: 608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.48 : 1,430.22 = 405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.48/1,430.22 = 405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.48x = 1,430.22 × 405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.48x = 580,183.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,183.05/953.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.49

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