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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.50, 1,430.27 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.50, 1,430.27 and 304.23 is: 456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.50 : 1,430.27 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.50/1,430.27 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.50x = 1,430.27 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.50x = 435,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,131.04/953.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.35

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