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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.64, 1,430.46 and 665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.64, 1,430.46 and 665.28 is: 997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.64 : 1,430.46 = 665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.64/1,430.46 = 665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.64x = 1,430.46 × 665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.64x = 951,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,656.43/953.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.92

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