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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.56, 1,428.86 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.56, 1,428.86 and 459.44 is: 688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.56 : 1,428.86 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.56/1,428.86 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.56x = 1,428.86 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.56x = 656,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,466.00/953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.44

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