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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.54, 1,430.36 and 467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.54, 1,430.36 and 467 is: 700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.54 : 1,430.36 = 467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.54/1,430.36 = 467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.54x = 1,430.36 × 467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.54x = 667,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,978.12/953.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.52

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