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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.90, 1,430.82 and 304.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.90, 1,430.82 and 304.62 is: 456.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.90 : 1,430.82 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.90/1,430.82 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.90x = 1,430.82 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.90x = 435,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,856.39/953.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.92

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