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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.71, 1,430.06 and 491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.71, 1,430.06 and 491.30 is: 736.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.71 : 1,430.06 = 491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.71/1,430.06 = 491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.71x = 1,430.06 × 491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.71x = 702,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,591.44/953.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.69

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