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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.58, 1,430.51 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.58, 1,430.51 and 304.32 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.58 : 1,430.51 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.58/1,430.51 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.58x = 1,430.51 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.58x = 435,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,331.28/953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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