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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.60, 1,429.34 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.60, 1,429.34 and 478.44 is: 717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.60 : 1,429.34 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.60/1,429.34 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.60x = 1,429.34 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.60x = 683,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,851.04/953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.13

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