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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.58, 1,430.73 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.58, 1,430.73 and 466.26 is: 699.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.58 : 1,430.73 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.58/1,430.73 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.58x = 1,430.73 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.58x = 667,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,092.17/953.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.57

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