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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.86, 1,430.96 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.86, 1,430.96 and 295.72 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.86 : 1,430.96 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.86/1,430.96 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.86x = 1,430.96 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.86x = 423,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,163.49/953.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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