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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.94, 1,431.12 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.94, 1,431.12 and 304.74 is: 457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.94 : 1,431.12 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.94/1,431.12 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.94x = 1,431.12 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.94x = 436,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,119.51/953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.18

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