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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,431.16 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,431.16 and 440.76 is: 661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,431.16 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,431.16 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,431.16 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 630,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,798.08/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.38

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