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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.64, 1,430.61 and 304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.64, 1,430.61 and 304.23 is: 456.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.64 : 1,430.61 = 304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.64/1,430.61 = 304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.64x = 1,430.61 × 304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.64x = 435,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,234.48/953.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.39

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