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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.78, 1,430.34 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.78, 1,430.34 and 459.92 is: 689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.78 : 1,430.34 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.78/1,430.34 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.78x = 1,430.34 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.78x = 657,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,841.97/953.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.72

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