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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.57, 1,429.37 and 490.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.57, 1,429.37 and 490.31 is: 734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.57 : 1,429.37 = 490.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.57/1,429.37 = 490.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.57x = 1,429.37 × 490.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.57x = 700,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,824.81/953.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.95

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