Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.91, 1,431 and 304.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 953.91, 1,431 and 304.56 is: 456.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953.91 : 1,431 = 304.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953.91/1,431 = 304.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953.91x = 1,431 × 304.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953.91x = 435,825.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,825.36/953.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 456.88
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