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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.56, 1,430.10 and 466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.56, 1,430.10 and 466.24 is: 699.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.56 : 1,430.10 = 466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.56/1,430.10 = 466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.56x = 1,430.10 × 466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.56x = 666,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,769.82/953.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.24

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