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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.68, 1,430.34 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.68, 1,430.34 and 295.46 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.68 : 1,430.34 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.68/1,430.34 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.68x = 1,430.34 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.68x = 422,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,608.26/953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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