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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.84, 1,430.76 and 304.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.84, 1,430.76 and 304.63 is: 456.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.84 : 1,430.76 = 304.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.84/1,430.76 = 304.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.84x = 1,430.76 × 304.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.84x = 435,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,849.98/953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.94

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