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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.71, 1,430.16 and 433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.71, 1,430.16 and 433.55 is: 650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.71 : 1,430.16 = 433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.71/1,430.16 = 433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.71x = 1,430.16 × 433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.71x = 620,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,047.82/953.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.14

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