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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.57, 1,430.33 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.57, 1,430.33 and 304.32 is: 456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.57 : 1,430.33 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.57/1,430.33 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.57x = 1,430.33 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.57x = 435,281.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,281.87/953.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.47

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