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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.53, 1,430.19 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.53, 1,430.19 and 304.18 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.53 : 1,430.19 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.53/1,430.19 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.53x = 1,430.19 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.53x = 435,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,035.19/953.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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