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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,430.08 and 466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,430.08 and 466.40 is: 699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,430.08 = 466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,430.08 = 466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,430.08 × 466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 666,989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,989.31/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.33

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