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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.75, 1,430.45 and 337.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.75, 1,430.45 and 337.46 is: 506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.75 : 1,430.45 = 337.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.75/1,430.45 = 337.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.75x = 1,430.45 × 337.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.75x = 482,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,710.82/953.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.12

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