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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.82, 1,430.03 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.82, 1,430.03 and 304.18 is: 456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.82 : 1,430.03 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.82/1,430.03 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.82x = 1,430.03 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.82x = 434,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,986.53/953.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.05

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