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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.88, 1,430.73 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.88, 1,430.73 and 304.26 is: 456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.88 : 1,430.73 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.88/1,430.73 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.88x = 1,430.73 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.88x = 435,313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,313.91/953.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.36

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