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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.85, 1,430.91 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.85, 1,430.91 and 466.92 is: 700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.85 : 1,430.91 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.85/1,430.91 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.85x = 1,430.91 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.85x = 668,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,120.50/953.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.45

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